Course Catalog 2011 ÂŹ 2012
Table of Contents ÂŹ 2
24 STU D E N T L I F E
76 CO MMUN IT Y O UT R EAC H
Office for Student Life
High School Summer Immersion
4 INTRODUCING THE COLLEGE OF VISUAL ARTS
Peer Mentoring Program
Adult Community Education
Student Council
Mission
Campus Activities
78 ADMIN IST RAT IO N
Message from the President
Student Life Sponsored Events
Board of Trustees
Campus Location
Support Services
Campus Officers
Accreditation
Alumni Benefits
Academic Leaders
Minnesota Office of Higher Education Disclosure
Faculty
Administrative Staff
7
ADMISSIONS
BFA Degrees, Programs, and Course Descriptions
Application Process
Enrichment
8 6 BUILDIN GS AN D ACC ESS
Admissions Information
Academic Support
Locations and Contacts
Enrollment Options
Facilities
Scheduled Hours
Transfer Students
Emergency College Closings
International Students
7 1 I N STI TU TI O N A L P O L I CI ES
Evacuation Procedures
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
Severe Weather Procedures
Maintenance of Work Areas
Parking
3
ACADEMIC CA L E NDA R
28 ACA D E M I C I N FO R M ATI O N
Ban on Firearms
Crime Awareness and Campus Security
14 T UIT ION INFO R M AT I O N
Act of 1990
Tuition and Fees
Disability Policy
Tuition Payment Policy
Exhibition and Publication of Work
Withdrawal Policy
FERPA and Confidentiality of Student Records
Grievance Procedures
17 FINANC IAL A I D I NFO R MAT I O N
Health Insurance
How Financial Aid is Determined
Immunization Law
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Military Service
Eligibility Requirements
No Smoking Policy
Available Financial Aid Programs
Noise Control
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Non-Discrimination Policy
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic
Safety on Campus
Progress Policy
Student Conduct Code
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Student Right-To-Know
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Academic Calendar 2010-2011 ¬ 3
Please visit www.cva.edu for the most current calendar information. There you will also find the academic and gallery calendars.
November
March
11
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
5-9
15
Advising & Registration Day for Spring
Mid-Term Week: Faculty Mid-Term Student Evaluations
2011 – No Classes
12-16
Spring Break – No Classes
23
Thanksgiving Recess Begins – No Classes
19
Classes Resume at 8:30 a.m.
28
Classes Resume at 8:30 a.m.
29
Scholarship Award Ceremony
28-Dec 1 Senior Thesis Presentations Proposals Due
30
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
December
April
Faculty/Staff Orientation
5-16
3
31-Sep 1 New Student Orientation
16
Last Day of Classes
19-20
Junior Level Reviews
FALL SEM ESTER 20 11
August 26
Validation Day: Last Day to Validate Fall Registration
30
Academic Advising Weeks
September
Incomplete Grades Due for Spring 2010
January 2011
5
Labor Day – No Classes
2
6
Classes Begin at 8:30 a.m.
8
Convocation Service at the Virginia Street
9
CVA Welcome Back Party,
Summit Building, 4:00 p.m.
Final Grades Due by 12 p.m.
SPRIN G SEM E STER 20 12
January 6
Last Day to Validate Spring Registration
6-16 Academic Advising Weeks
Faculty/Staff Orientation
13
Last Day to Register
12-13
New Student Orientation
13
Last Day to Add or Drop a Class
13
Incomplete Grades Due for Fall 2010
16
Course Syllabi due in Registrar’s Office
16
Martin Luther King Day – No Classes
17
Constitution Day
17
Classes Begin at 8:30 a.m.
17-27
Academic Advising Weeks
24
Last Day to Register
24
Last Day to Add or Drop a Class
27
Course Syllabi due in Registrar’s Office
24-28
Mid-Term Week: Faculty Mid-Term Student Evaluations
No Classes 20
Registration Day for Foundation Students
May 1
11
October
Advising & Registration Day for Fall 2011 –
23-May 1 Academic Advising Weeks
2
Swedenborgian Church, 6:00 p.m.
Last Day of Classes
2-3
Foundation Level Reviews
3
Senior Banquet
4
Commencement 3:30 p.m.
8
Final Grades Due by 12 p.m.
SU M M ER 20 12 May 14 – July 24 Summer Session for all Students
Introducing the College of Visual Arts
Introducing the College of Visual Arts ÂŹ 5
MISSIO N
The College of Visual Arts provides a collaborative environment that focuses on individual student development by fully integrating the study of the liberal arts and the visual arts. We cultivate a worldview that recognizes the value of art and design in promoting pride in place and responsible citizenship.
Introducing the College of Visual Arts ÂŹ 6
M E SSAG E FRO M TH E PR ESID ENT We live in a visual world where creative expression is manifested in the simple things that surround us. The trained artist or designer thinks beyond the first rendition of an idea, testing the limits of their creative powers to respond to what is unseen by most of us, making it perceptible.
I invite you to join CVA. This is an exciting time to
corporations such as Target, 3M, Best Buy, General
be an artist and designer. I look forward to seeing you
Mills, Lawson Software, and Medtronic.
on campus.
Ann Ledy
professionals and cultural institutions to take best
President and Chief Academic Officer
advantage of the resources in the vibrant Twin Cities
CVA collaborates with art and design
area, enriching the opportunities and experiences
CAM PUS LO CATIO N
available to students.
At the College of Visual Arts we pride ourselves
CVA is located in the beautiful Summit Avenue and
in providing an environment that stimulates
Ramsey Hill neighborhoods of Saint Paul. The college
creative problem solving through experiential
is close to Grand and Selby avenues and downtown
The College of Visual Arts is accredited by the
learning, research, and visual analysis. We recognize
Saint Paul. Students who need housing have a wide
National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
the individual talents of all of our students and
choice of affordable apartments, duplexes, and single-
support their creative development within a clearly
family homes.
The College of Visual Arts is accredited by the Higher
sequenced curriculum in graphic design, illustration,
Learning Commission, a commission of the North
photography, fine arts, and interdisciplinary art and
other metropolitan communities. Students can easily
Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
design studies.
get around on a public transportation system that is
HLC may be reached at:
The liberal arts are a key component to a CVA
fast and affordable; excellent biking trails are also
education. They are fully integrated throughout
available. The Twin Cities area has all the resources
The Higher Learning Commission
the curriculum and foster critical thinking in art
of a major metropolitan area, including cultural and
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
and design. In the studio, students acquire the
educational institutions and professional sports.
Chicago, IL 60604
skills necessary to explore their ideas and execute
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
their concepts. Through professional studies
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker Art Center,
and internships they are prepared to enter the
and other museums and galleries offer a rich cultural
professional world of art and design. What sets a
experience. With more theaters per capita than New
CVA graduate apart from other emerging artists and
York City, theater abounds. Concert venues and clubs
designers is their strong work ethic, coupled with an
feature classical, jazz, folk, contemporary, and many
unquenchable curiosity and skilled resourcefulness.
other types of music.
CVA alumni are community leaders, setting the pace
for change and innovation in art, design, and
creative employment opportunities, including design
commerce.
studios, ad agencies, web providers, and major
The college is also close to Minneapolis and
The Twin Cities is a showcase for all the arts. The
The area has a large number of businesses with
ACCR EDITATIO N
MIN N E SOTA O FFICE O F HIG H ER EDU CATIO N DISCLOSU R E The College of Visual Arts is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
Admissions
Admissions ÂŹ 8
The College of Visual Arts welcomes applications from prospective students interested in a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in art or design. All applications for admission are evaluated on the basis of a portfolio review, statement of interest, and records of academic aptitude and performance. Admissions decisions are individualized and take into account all aspects of the applicant’s background.
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APPLICATIO N PRO CESS
Statement of Interest
Test Scores
Application Form and Fee
A prospective student is required to submit an
The college’s ACT code is 6117 and the SAT code
essay that describes the student’s goals, and what
is 6147. An ACT or SAT score is required for
the student finds exciting about art and design. If
all applicants unless otherwise notified by the
applicable, the essay may also address any unusual
Admissions Office, with one exception: Transfer
circumstances that may have affected an applicant’s
applicants who have successfully completed 30 or
academic performance. One or two pages are
more college credits at an accredited institution are
recommended for this statement of interest. CVA
not required to submit ACT or SAT scores.
Students initiate the admissions process by submitting a completed application form with a $40 nonrefundable application fee. A paper application form can be obtained from CVA’s Admissions Office or you may apply online at http://www.cva.edu/ admissions/online_application/. Application fee waivers are available to those that qualify. Please see http://www.cva.edu/admissions/ application_fee_waiver/ for more information.
We suggest that students complete all application
offers several workshops throughout the year to assist applicants in writing the statement of interest.
Academic Transcripts
Portfolio Review A portfolio for admission into CVA is required and may include, but is not limited to drawing, painting,
requirements within two weeks following the
All applicants must present proof of high school
graphic design work, digital work, photography,
submission of the application form. Please note the
graduation or its equivalent. A valid academic
printmaking, sculpture, websites, video, and
March 1 priority scholarship deadline for the fall
transcript – official and sealed – must be sent directly
documentation of installation. Applicants may
semester and December 1 priority deadline for the
to the CVA Admissions Office. (Please note that
choose to submit a variety of media or concentrate
spring semester.
transcripts stamped “Issued to Student” are NOT
on just one. Portfolios should include twelve to
considered official.)
twenty examples of artwork, and applicants may also
supplement portfolios with sketchbooks.
If a student has not completed high school, she/
he must submit General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
scores in addition to the official high school transcript.
classes throughout the year to assist applicants to
build a portfolio. Students wishing to enhance their
If the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree at a U.S.
CVA offers multiple drawing workshops and
college or university, s/he need not furnish a high
portfolio for admission should strongly consider
school transcript, but will need to provide an official
attending one of CVA’s workshops, offered in the
college transcript.
fall and winter, and/or our high school summer immersion classes. Information on workshops and summer classes can be found on the CVA website or by contacting the Admissions Office.
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A portfolio can be reviewed on campus, online, or sent through the mail. On campus reviews take place at CVA by appointment with the Admissions Office. Applicants may bring original work, photographs, or Macintosh-compatible CD/DVD. It is recommended that an applicant use photographs or digital images to represent oversize, three-dimensional, or digital work. Online portfolios are also accepted provided each image is labeled with title, size, and medium.
Applicants mailing a portfolio should not send
original artwork as items may be damaged while in transit and cannot be returned. Alternately, applicants can send Macintosh-compatible CDs of their work to the attention of the Admissions Office. A numbered
Tuition Deposit
EN RO LLM ENT O P TIO NS
Payment of a $200 tuition deposit secures a position
Full-time Students
at CVA for accepted applicants and allows new students to register for classes. This deposit is applied to the first semester tuition cost. The balance of the semester’s tuition is due no later than Validation, which takes place at New Student Orientation (please see the calendar for these dates.) Deposits received before May 1 for fall semester or before December 1
Students are considered full time when they carry at least 12 credits per semester. To graduate within four years, a student must take six semesters of 15 credits each and two semesters of 18 credits each.
Part-time Students
for spring semester are refundable. Deposits received
Students are considered part time if they are enrolled
after May 1 or December 1 are non-refundable, except
in fewer than 12 credits per semester. Students are
if requested within three days of payment.
able to pursue a degree on a part-time basis but students who attend full time may benefit from being fully immersed in CVA’s artistic and academic
medium, and date of completion must be included
Admission on Conditional Acceptance
with CD/DVD.
CVA offers conditional acceptance to students who
show artistic potential but in some other respect do
Second Degree Students
AD MISSIO NS IN FO R MATIO N
not meet CVA’s academic standards. Conditional
CVA frequently enrolls students who have already
Acceptance Notification
acceptance allows students who would otherwise be
completed a bachelor’s degree at another institution.
declined admission a chance to prove that they can
Second degree students come to CVA from a wide
Applicant files are evaluated on a rolling basis.
successfully handle a rigorous curriculum. Students
range of educational and professional backgrounds,
Applicants who have submitted all application
admitted conditionally must maintain a minimum
including persons with considerable professional
materials by the priority deadline (March 1 for fall
grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
experience, as well as individuals with limited art and
or December 1 for spring) will be notified of the
(or C average) by the end of their first semester of
design experience. Second degree students are subject
admissions status within two weeks after fulfilling
enrollment. If the student meets this requirement, the
to the same policies as degree-seeking students
their application requirements. CVA will continue to
conditional status is removed. If the student is unable
and must meet all standard admissions criteria.
accept applications after the March 1 and December
to fulfill this requirement, the student is suspended.
Contact the Admissions Office for specific application
inventory, detailing the title of each piece, size,
1 priority deadlines unless or until maximum enrollment is achieved.
community.
instructions.
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Non-degree Students
TR ANSFER STU D ENTS
Students who do not plan to pursue a BFA degree
Transfer students must have official, sealed
may enroll in classes on a space-available basis and
transcripts sent to CVA from their high school
with permission of the appropriate department
and all post-secondary institutions attended.
chair. Non-degree students do not need to complete
Once all admissions materials have been received
all of the general admissions procedures, but must
and a student has been accepted into the college,
submit a CVA application. Non-degree students are
an official evaluation of transfer credit will be
not eligible for financial aid and are subject to the
provided. Applicants may transfer a maximum
same tuition structure as part-time degree seeking
of 60 semester credits. Academic credits earned
students. Non-degree students must meet prerequisite
at other regionally accredited post-secondary
requirements to enroll in courses or receive approval
institutions will be considered for transfer credit
from the appropriate department chair. An individual
if the applicant received a “C” or above and if
interested in enrolling as a non-degree student should
the course is appropriate to CVA’s curriculum.
contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Remedial and developmental course credits will not be accepted. Students seeking to transfer studio
Spring/Summer Foundation Year Students may begin the first year Foundation Program in the spring semester, completing the second semester of the Foundation Program in the summer. This option gives students the opportunity to continue as sophomores at the start of the next academic year in the fall. Students participating in the Spring/ Summer Foundation Program must commit to both the spring and summer semesters.
The Admissions Office, in conjunction with
faculty, reviews student work based on the official transcripts, the quality and the equivalency of the work shown in the transfer portfolio. Credits are not automatically transferred and are awarded on an individual basis.
Transfer portfolios for all prospective studio
credits should be submitted before the beginning of the term for which the student is seeking admission, as the transfer credits may affect the student’s registration status. Guidelines for the transfer portfolio preparation are available from the Admissions Office.
INTER NATIO NAL STU D ENTS
credits must submit a portfolio that displays the
International students are encouraged to apply for
work done in each course they wish to transfer.
admission as early as possible. Please note the March 1 priority scholarship deadline for the fall semester and December 1 priority deadline for the spring semester.
The I-20 form needed to obtain a student visa
will be issued once a student is accepted and the $200 tuition deposit has been received. In addition to general admission requirements, international applicants must also submit the following: 1. P roof of English Language Proficiency: A solid command of oral and written English is necessary
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for success in CVA’s programs. Unless English is a prospective student’s first language, the following minimum score is required.
TOEFL Paper: 550
TOEFL Computer: 213
TOEFL iBT: 79-80
IELTS: 6.0
Credit Load for International Students International students with F-1 or J-1 status are required to carry 15 credits, since falling below full time status will cause that student to be classified “Out-of-Status” under SEVIS regulations.
Participation Requirements: •
High school senior
•
Minimum 3.2 GPA
•
Complete PSEO requirements
PSEO students may enroll in one or both of the PSEO classes offered, but must make a two semester, year-long commitment. Classes meet twice a week,
The college’s TOEFL code number is 6108.
Transfer Credit for International Students
Students whose scores fall below the minimum
Students wishing to transfer credits taken outside the
liberal arts classes are one hour and twenty minutes.
are required to participate in the completion of
United States must have an equivalency evaluation
Although CVA offers both morning and afternoon
the English and academic preparation instruction
performed by a recognized organization providing
classes, we cannot guarantee class times until
program though the Global Language Institute
such services. The Admissions Office can refer
registration in June.
(http://www.gli.org/programs.html).
students to organizations providing evaluations.
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Studio classes are two hours and fifty minutes in length and
Fall PSEO course options: 2. C ertified Translation of all Documents: Diplomas, transcripts, financial statements, and letters must be submitted in certified English translations. The Admissions Office can refer students to organizations providing such translations. 3. D eclaration of Finances: International students must submit an official affidavit and appropriate bank statement verifying adequate funds to cover tuition, fees, housing, and supplies for one academic year. Financial declarations must be submitted in U.S. currency.
P OSTSECO N DARY EN RO LLM ENT O P TIO NS (PSEO) PRO G R AM
•
FD112: Foundation Drawing I [3 credits]
•
A H120: Prehistoric through Medieval Art History [3 credits]
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a Minnesota Department of Education program that allows high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while enrolled in high school. CVA’s PSEO program offers qualified high school seniors a challenging and rewarding introduction to art and design school. High school students interested in building a portfolio for art and design school admission and earning credit towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at CVA are encouraged to apply.
Spring PSEO course options: •
FD113: Foundation Drawing II [3 credits] Prerequisite FD112
•
A H121: Renaissance through Modern Art History [3 credits] Prerequisite AH120
Please see course descriptions for more detail on these offerings.
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PSEO Admission Requirements
Accepted Students
Supplies
•
College of Visual Arts PSEO Application
Once a student is accepted into the PSEO program,
All textbooks and equipment provided to
•
Minnesota Board of Education PSEO
they become a member of the CVA community. The
PSEO participants during the semester remain the property of CVA.
Registration Form
student takes part in New Student Orientation, the
•
Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form
Peer Mentorship program, and is given an academic
•
A rt Teacher Recommendation Form
advisor. Students are responsible, in consultation
•
Official High School Transcript
with their high school counselor, to ensure that the
Interview and Portfolio Review
courses taken at CVA will be sufficient to meet their
(please call for an appointment)
high school graduation requirements. CVA is not
•
responsible for fulfilling the student’s high school We encourage students to complete the PSEO
requirements for graduation.
application process before May 1. There are limited
spaces available and are filled on a first come basis.
school schedule before CVA registration in July.
Each student is asked to clarify his or her high
Class space is limited and class times are assigned
PSEO Portfolio Review Students should include five to ten examples of artwork that reflect a prospective student’s imagination, originality, and conceptual skills. The portfolio may include drawing, painting, illustration, mixed media, digital work, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video.
depending on space availability. Class times are never guaranteed and registration priority is given to currently enrolled students. PSEO students must request in writing from the CVA registrar that an official copy of their CVA transcript be sent to their high school.
Acceptance into the CVA PSEO program does
not guarantee acceptance into the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree program at the College of Visual Arts. All students interested in the BFA program must go through the BFA admissions process.
Tuition Information
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20 11 -20 12 TUITIO N AN D FEES
SU M M ER 20 12 TUITIO N AN D FEE S
Full-time tuition (12-18 credits per semester) and fees
Full-time tuition rates apply to Foundation students
for 2011-2012 are as follows:
who began enrollment at CVA in Spring 2012. These students are eligible for financial aid, including CVA
Full-time tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 24,310
grants and scholarships, as offered in the Spring–
Student fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Summer financial aid award.
500
Students who take more than 18 credits per semester
Full-time tuition (12-18 credits) and fees for Summer
will be charged the full time semester tuition plus an
2012 are as follows:
additional $1,100 per credit over 18 credits. Full-time tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12,155
changes are made to the financial aid, the amount due will be adjusted at that time and a revised billing statement will be mailed to the student. If tuition and fees are not paid in full by the due date, a late fee of $100 will be charged to the student’s account. Please remit payment to: The College of Visual Arts, Attn: Business Office, 344 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102.
WITH D R AWAL P O LICY
Part-time (less than 12 credits per semester) or
Student fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 250
A student who completely withdraws during the
are auditing (enrolling without credit) tuition for
Total
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12,455
fall or spring term will be assessed tuition on the
2011-2012 are as follows:
following schedule:
In general, students are not eligible for grant Part-time tuition (per credit) . . . . . . . $ 1,215
assistance if they are enrolled part-time for the
1st through 6th day of class . . . . . . . .
0%
Non-credit/audit tuition (per credit) . . $
667
summer term. Part-time students, seeking financial
7th through 11th day of class . . . . . . .
30%
Student fee (per course) . . . . . . . . . . $
50
assistance for the summer term, should contact the
12th through 16th day of class . . . . . .
45%
Financial Aid Office prior to the beginning of the
17th through 21st day of class . . . . . . .
60%
term.
22nd through 26th day of class . . . . . .
75%
27th through 31st day of class . . . . . . .
90%
Additional Fees The following fees may be incurred at CVA:
Part-time tuition (1.5-10.5 credits) and fees for Academic transcript fee . . . . . . . . . . $
4
Graduation fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
50
Part-time tuition $ 2,000 per class ($667 per credit)
Late tuition payment fee . . . . . . . . . . $
100
Student fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 per class
Locker rental deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . $
10
Photo ID replacement fee . . . . . . . . . $
5
PH316 Digital Photography fee . . . . . . $
125
FD101b 2-D Design/Digital fee . . . . . . $
161
FD112 Drawing I fee . . . . . . . . . . . . $
235
FD122 3-D Design Elements fee . . . . . . $
105
After 31st day of class . . . . . . . . . . . 100%
Summer 2012 are as follows:
TUITIO N PAY M ENT P O LICY
Return of Federal Funds Policy A federal financial aid recipient who withdraws from the college before completing 60% of a term will be required to return a portion of the federal
Tuition and fee charges are due thirty days prior to
financial aid received for that term. The amount owed
the beginning of each semester. Total charges are
is calculated through a formula called the Federal
provided on a billing statement and reflect anticipated
Return of Title IV Funds Refund Calculation. The
financial aid already approved for the student. If
types of assistance included under this policy
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are the Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Federal Direct Student Loans, and the Federal Direct PLUS Loan.
A student considering withdrawal is
encouraged to visit the Financial Aid Office for information about the financial consequences of withdrawing from the college.
Should a student elect to completely withdraw
from CVA and the refund calculation determines that funds are owed to the college, he or she must pay the amount due within 10 business days after the date of withdrawal. Any account balance not satisfied within this time will be turned over to CVA’s collection agency for immediate payment.
Withdrawal Date A withdrawal date must be determined for the purpose of returning Title IV funds, state funds, and calculating institutional charges. The withdrawal date is determined at the time a student completes an official CVA withdrawal form or otherwise notifies the college in writing of the intent to withdraw. Should a student fail to notify the college of the withdrawal, the withdrawal date is considered to be the last date of participation in an academically related activity. If this date cannot be determined, the withdrawal date shall be considered the midpoint of the term.
Financial Aid Information
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CVA believes that every accepted student should have the opportunity to enroll at the college, regardless of financial need. Through a program of scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, and the Tuition Management Systems Monthly Payment Plan, CVA provides a comprehensive approach to assist students in any financial situation. The Financial Aid Office works to develop a financial aid package that best meets each student’s specific financial needs.
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H OW FINAN CIAL AID IS D ETER MIN ED
E STIMATED COST O F AT TEN DAN CE
ELIGIB ILIT Y R EQ UIR EM ENTS
The following are the direct and estimated
To be eligible for financial aid through CVA,
A student must complete the Free Application for
indirect costs for full-time students in
a student must:
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). After the FAFSA has
the 2011-2012 academic year:
a. Be enrolled in a CVA degree program
b. Complete the Free Application for Federal
been submitted, a Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent to the student and to CVA. The Financial Aid
Direct Costs
Office uses this information to determine a student’s
Full-time tuition per year . . . . . . . . . $ 24,310
c. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
financial aid award.
Student fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500
d. Be registered with Selective Service (if you are
Estimated indirect expenses
The Financial Aid Office calculates financial
need by taking the total cost of attendance minus
*Books/supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,595
the expected family contribution (EFC). The EFC,
*Room and board . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,750
reported on the SAR, is used as an index to determine
*Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,461
eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study programs.
*Miscellaneous/personal . . . . . . . $ 2,997
Total Cost of Attendance . . . . . . . . $ 38,613
The Financial Aid Office uses as the EFC, grade
Student Aid (FAFSA)
a male)
e. Not be in default on any educational loan or
f. Maintain satisfactory academic progress
owe a refund on any federal or state grant towards a degree Some types of financial aid may require full-time
level, and course load to determine sources of aid available to each student. The Financial Aid Office
Direct costs—tuition and fees—are billed by CVA.
enrollment. Financial aid is prorated for part-time
will mail the completed financial aid award to the
Estimated costs identified by an asterisk (*) are not
students according to their course load. Financial aid
student’s permanent address.
charged by the college, and may vary for each student
for students seeking a second degree is limited to the
depending upon living arrangements and individual
CVA Grant and student loans.
circumstances.
A student must reapply annually for all types of
financial aid. Each January, new financial aid forms and applications are distributed for the next fall term. Returning students who wish to apply for aid should complete their financial aid application by April 15 for priority consideration.
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AVAIL AB LE FINAN CIAL AID PRO G R AMS
Scholarship Programs
Excellence in Scholarship Exhibition
At CVA, we strive to recognize both academic and
Enrolled students who participate in the annual
Need-Based Gift Aid
artistic merit of our students. In order to do so, a
Excellence in Scholarship Exhibition are eligible for
variety of scholarship programs are awarded to
the Excellence in Scholarship Award. All awards are
incoming students.
made for the following academic year. At the time of
Federal Pell Grant: The federal government awards Pell Grants to students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a degree-granting program and who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Full-time enrollment for this grant is 12 credits per semester.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): FSEOG is a federally sponsored program administered by the college. Students must be eligible for a Pell Grant in order to qualify. Awards are based on financial need, availability of funds, and the amount of aid received from other sources.
Minnesota State Grant: This grant is available to Minnesota residents only (the program determines residency). State grant guidelines determine the amount of the award based on need and credit load. Full time enrollment for the Minnesota State Grant is 15 credits per semester.
CVA Grant: CVA awards tuition grants in varying amounts to enrolled students, based on demonstrated financial need. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average is required for retaining the CVA Grant. CVA Grant recipients must submit the FAFSA and complete the CVA Financial Aid Application no later than April 15 each year in order to renew the grant.
application, qualified students must be enrolled full CVA Academic Scholarship: $2,000
time and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. In
The CVA Academic Scholarship recognizes students
order to receive the award, students must maintain
who have achieved academically in high school
full time status and a 3.5 GPA throughout the award
or college. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded at
year.
the time of admission to CVA students who have a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
awards, special named scholarships are awarded
to recognize outstanding achievement in a particular
Academic Scholarship recipients can compete for
In addition to the Excellence in Scholarship
additional scholarship by submitting a scholarship
discipline. A faculty committee selects recipients
application and portfolio prior to March 1.
who are announced in March at the annual CVA
Scholarship applications will be judged by a jury of
Scholarship Award Ceremony.
CVA faculty members. Scholarship applicants may be
Self-Help Aid
eligible for the following awards: CVA Faculty Scholarship:
$1,000
CVA Presidential Scholarship:
$3,500
CVA Trustee’s Scholarship:
$6,500
All scholarships are renewable for up to four years to students who maintain a cumulative GPA at CVA of 3.0 or higher and are enrolled full time. New Student Scholarships do not apply to some study abroad opportunities. Please see the Financial Aid Office for more information.
College Work-Study: Federal, state, and college funds provide part-time, on and off campus employment opportunities for students. Award amounts are based upon availability of funds. Federal and state programs require that a student demonstrate financial need.
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Federal Direct Student Loan: Provides longterm, low interest loans through the U.S. Department of Education. Repayment of this loan begins six months after graduation or if enrollment status falls below half time. Interest does not accrue on a Subsidized Direct Student Loan while the student is enrolled at least half time. Interest accrues on Unsubsidized Direct Student Loans while the student is still in school. However, the student has the option of making interest payments while in school. If no payments are made, accrued interest will be capitalized.
Federal Direct PLUS Loan: Parents of dependent students who need additional funds to meet education expenses may be eligible to borrow up to the total cost of education (direct costs + estimated indirect costs) through this program. The interest rate for this loan is fixed at 7.9%. Repayment typically begins 60 days after the final loan disbursement for each year and lasts 120 months. The PLUS loan is obtained through the school from the U.S. Department of Education.
Alternative Loan Programs: A variety of lenders provide student loans for up to the cost of attendance. Interest rates and terms vary by lender. CVA’s Financial Aid Office encourages students to research the best loan terms, and should visit the Financial Aid Office to finalize the loan.
For more information about educational loans or
work-study, or for an application, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
H OW TO APPLY FO R FINAN CIAL AID Step 1: Complete the CVA Application for Financial Aid, available in the Financial Aid Office or on the Financial Aid website www.cva.edu/financial_aid/ forms_and_resources/.
Step 2: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov. CVA’s school code is 007462. If you do not want to submit your FAFSA online, you may request a FAFSA booklet from the Financial Aid Office and submit your completed form to the Financial Aid Office for processing.
If you already completed the FAFSA and did
not include CVA as one of your college choices, call 800.433.3243 or go online to www.fafsa.gov to request a copy of your SAR sent to the CVA Financial Aid Office.
Your FAFSA may be selected for a process called
verification. One out of every three applicants
NOTE: It is recommended that you submit the
FAFSA after you and your parents, if applicable, have completed current federal income tax forms (1040). If the tax forms are not complete, you may estimate the financial portion of the application.
Please contact the CVA Financial Aid Office
should you have any questions. You are invited to arrange an appointment for a review of your aid application. During the review you will be given an estimate of your costs and financial aid eligibility.
Step 3: To apply for the Federal Direct Student Loan, you must complete student loan entrance counseling and complete the Federal Direct Master Promissory Note (MPN) online at www.studentloans.gov. If you are unable to complete the process online, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
FINAN CIAL AID SATISFAC TO RY ACAD EMIC PRO G R E SS P O LICY
is selected for this process. If your application is
Satisfactory academic progress is defined as
selected, the CVA Financial Aid Office will contact you
progressing in a positive manner towards fulfilling
requesting various documents. Please note that your
the requirements of a degree program. There are
financial aid file will be placed in “hold status” until
two components to measure academic progress.
all the required information is received by the
The first is a qualitative measure by use of the
Financial Aid Office.
cumulative grade point average (GPA); the second is the quantitative measurement that is determined by the number of credits successfully completed.
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Qualitative Requirements (GPA) A student is required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for courses taken at the College of Visual Arts. Letter grades of A through F are included in the cumulative GPA. Grades of I (Incomplete), S (Passing), U (Not
Full-time enrollment for financial aid purposes
is 12 or more credits per term. Please note that 15 credits per semester is considered full time enrollment for the Minnesota State Grant Program.
Academic Progress Review
Financial Aid Appeal Process A student who fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress and is suspended from financial aid may appeal based upon unusual or extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control. A student must submit a written appeal and supporting
passing), Au (Audit), and W (Withdrawal) do
Satisfactory academic progress is evaluated at the end
documentation to the Director of Financial Aid within
not carry a numerical value and do not affect the
of each academic year, after spring semester grades
30 days of notification of financial aid suspension. The
GPA. If a course is repeated, the second grade
have been posted. A student who fails to meet the
Financial Aid Committee will review all financial aid
is used in calculating the cumulative GPA.
progress standard will be notified in writing no later
appeal requests and will provide a written decision
than 4 weeks after the progress review.
to the student within 10 business days after receipt
qualitative requirements will first be made at the end
of the request. The student may file a written appeal
of spring semester in the student’s second academic
Financial Aid Office defines completed credit hours
of the decision of the Financial Aid Committee with
year and will be assessed at the end of each academic
and cumulative GPA in the same manner as the
the vice president of the College of Visual Arts. This
year thereafter.
Registrar’s Office. Students should refer to the
appeal must be submitted to the vice president within
Registrar’s section of the catalog for clarification on
10 business days after the decision of the Financial
these items.
Aid Committee. The vice president will provide a
Determination as to whether a student meets the
Quantitative Requirements (Course Completion Rate) A student is expected to earn his or her degree
In determining satisfactory progress, the
written decision to the student within 10 business
Financial Aid Suspension
within 150 percent of the estimated length of the
A student who does not achieve the necessary
program (maximum six years). In order to meet this
requirements for satisfactory academic progress
requirement, a student must successfully complete at
is placed on financial aid suspension and will lose
least 67 percent of attempted credits each term. This
eligibility for financial aid. A student may regain
will be calculated by dividing the cumulative credits
eligibility for assistance after demonstrating the
earned by the cumulative credits attempted. Accepted
ability to maintain the standards of this policy. A
transfer credits are included in the calculation of a
student who exceeds the maximum published length
student’s course completion rate.
of the program (six years) is placed on financial aid
suspension.
Determination as to whether or not a student
meets the quantitative requirements will be made at the end of the spring semester in the student’s first academic year and will be assessed at the end of each academic year thereafter.
days after receipt of the appeal. All decisions made at this stage of the appeal process are final.
FR EQ U ENTLY ASK ED Q U E STIO NS AN D ANSWERS 1. How do I apply for financial aid?
Complete the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) and the CVA Financial Aid Application. Both applications are available in the CVA Financial Aid Office or at the CVA Financial Aid website. You must reapply no later than April 15 each year in order to continue receiving financial aid.
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2. A m I required to report my parents’
4. W hat types of financial aid are available
information on the FAFSA?
You are required to report parent information
at CVA?
C VA offers federal, state, and institutional
aid award?
A n eligibility notice will be mailed to your
unless you meet one of the following criteria:
assistance in the form of grants, scholarships,
permanent address detailing the type and
a. You are 24 years of age by December 31 of the
work-study, student loans, and a loan for parents
amount of assistance you are eligible to receive.
to those who qualify. Students at CVA usually
When you receive your award letter, you
receive a combination of aid depending upon
will have the option to refuse and/or ask for
financial need.
adjustments to all or a portion of your aid award.
year you are applying for aid.
b. You have at least one bachelor’s degree and are
c. You are married.
d. You have children or other dependents who
working on a master’s or doctorate program.
receive more than half of their support from
Estimated billing information is also enclosed 5. What does the EFC mean?
with the initial notice of aid. Awards are typically
T he Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is the
mailed within two weeks of FAFSA filing,
result of a federal calculation that takes into
beginning March 1.
you.
7. H ow will I be notified of my financial
e. Both parents are deceased, or until the age of
account many factors, such as household income,
18 you were a ward/dependent of the court.
assets, number in household, and the number in
8. How will I receive my financial aid?
f. You are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
college. The result of this calculation, the EFC,
g. You are/were an emancipated minor.
is an index number used to determine financial
on a semester basis. If a credit balance results
h. You have been determined to be an
need and eligibility for most sources of financial
from the application of all of your financial aid
unaccompanied youth who is homeless or at
aid. Your EFC is reported on your Student Aid
received, the Business Office will generate a
risk of being homeless.
Report (SAR).
refund check after the six-day drop/add period.
If you are unsure of your status or have
6. How is financial need determined?
extenuating circumstances, please contact the
Financial Aid Office.
Financial need is determined by your FAFSA, and your calculated EFC. Need is determined by taking the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books,
3. W hat if my financial situation has changed
supplies, living/personal expenses) minus your
and will affect my ability to pay for college?
EFC. Once the financial need is determined, the
If your income has decreased by a significant
Financial Aid Office determines what types and
amount from the previous year or if you have
the amount of aid to offer.
unexpected circumstances, you may complete an appeal form which is available on the Financial Aid and Resources page of the CVA website.
Financial aid is disbursed to your student account
Student Life
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O FFICE FO R STU D ENT LIFE
STU D ENT CO U N CIL
The director for student life is available to support
The Student Council at CVA supports the mission
overall student wellness and to advise students on
of the Office for Student Life by sponsoring and
The Office for Student Life works with the Student
non-academic student-centered issues at the college.
coordinating events, programs, and open forum
Council to sponsor social and cultural events
The director provides support and referral services, is
discussions for enrolled students. The Student
throughout the school year. Annual trips include visits
a confidential resource for students, and is available
Council creates leadership opportunities and provides
to apple orchards and corn mazes in the fall and snow
for a range of services including conflict mediation
a venue for students to express their interests and
tubing and sledding in the winter. Weekly bowling
and assisting students in adjusting to college life.
concerns. Elections are held for representatives from
events, themed balls, and student mixers take place
each academic major program. Each Foundation
throughout the year. Triathlon Club, Illustration Club,
to international and exchange students, oversees
section also elects representatives to the council. The
and Bowling Club meet regularly. Students interested
disability services, Student Council, campus activities,
president and vice president are selected through
in creating a club or organization are encouraged (and
counseling and referral services, the Peer Mentoring
school-wide election.
required) to meet with the director for student life.
CAM PUS AC TIVITIE S
SU PP O R T SERVICE S
CVA encourages students to become involved with
Counseling and Referral Services
The director for student life is also CVA’s advisor
STU D ENT LIFE SP O NSO R ED E VENTS
program, and manages the student lounge in the Blair Arcade. The Office for Student Life is open throughout the year. It is best for a student to make an appointment with the director, but walk-in visits are welcome on a first-come, first served basis.
PEER M ENTO RIN G PRO G R AM
programs and events sponsored by the college and other organizations. Events planned by the Office for Student Life and the Student Council provide opportunities for getting to know other students in a
Peer mentors are college work-study students, trained
variety of social, cultural, and educational settings.
to help connect newly enrolled students to the
Involvement with student groups, such as the
academic and social terrain of CVA, the art and design
Minnesota chapter of the AIGA, allows CVA students
community, and the Twin Cities area. Peer mentors
to network with some of the leading minds in the
are responsible for sponsoring social activities for the
graphic arts community.
Foundation cohort as well as for meeting individually with every new student on a regular basis during their first year at the college. Three peer mentors are assigned to each Foundation section.
In an effort to better meet every student’s personal needs, CVA has a special referral arrangement with a licensed psychologist, Dr. Greg Stern. Dr. Stern’s office is conveniently located at 366 Selby Avenue, near the CVA campus. Whether a student needs a single appointment, just someone to talk to, or long-term therapy, Dr. Stern can offer assistance. Insurance is accepted. Dr. Stern’s telephone number is 651.208.9611.
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Disability Services
Housing
Early self-disclosure of learning, psychological,
CVA makes every effort to connect students with area
The college assigns each student an email address
or physical disability is an integral component
apartment owners, managers, and local residents
with the @student.cva.edu domain. Students are
for success at college. CVA provides a supportive
willing to rent. Many students currently reside in
required to use this address when communicating
environment for students with disabilities. The
apartment buildings in close proximity to the college
with CVA faculty and staff. New students will receive
director for student life coordinates requests from
facilities. The Office for Student Life will provide
their email address and password during summer
students. A student requesting services should
current housing information upon request. Housing
registration. Returning students will retain their
schedule an appointment with the director for
information can also be found in the Student Life
address from year to year. A student can contact his
student life as soon as possible so that appropriate
section of the CVA website.
or her advisor with questions about the email service. For information regarding how to use student email,
accommodations can be determined. Students are required to submit a Request for Accommodations for Students with Disabilities form, available in the Office for Student Life, and attach appropriate documentation from a physician or other professional. Failure to provide required documentation may result in delayed or denied services. The information will then be evaluated and appropriate accommodations will be determined. This information may also be used to determine if a student might need additional assistance in other areas such as placement exams and course registration. All information and documentation relating to disabilities is confidential and is not released without the student’s written consent. Submission of the appropriate form and documentation does not guarantee accommodation, except as required by law.
Lockers Lockers are available in the Grotto Studios on a firstcome, first-served basis. Students are responsible for
please contact CVA’s digital tutor.
Mailboxes
the care and appearance of their assigned lockers.
Student mailboxes are located on the first floor of the
Lockers must be emptied of all items at the end of
Summit Building. At the beginning of each academic
the academic year or at the time of withdrawal from
year, students are assigned a new mailbox. Students
the college. CVA does not accept responsibility for
are responsible for checking their mailboxes on a
lost or stolen property or property left in lockers. A
regular basis for telephone messages, notes from
$10 deposit is required to obtain a locker and will be
faculty or staff, and registration information. Items
refunded upon the return of the lock at the end of
placed in mailboxes are considered confidential.
the semester or academic year. For information on
The college is not responsible for students not
obtaining a locker, contact the Registrar’s Office.
receiving messages, notes, memos, etc. Any questions concerning student mailboxes can be directed to the
Key Fob A keyless entry system fob is required for access to the buildings at CVA. A key fob will be issued to all new students at Validation. There is a $25.00 charge for replacing a lost key fob. The key fob remains the property of CVA and must be returned when the student graduates or withdraws from the college.
Registrar’s Office.
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ALU M NI B EN EFITS Alumni from the College of Visual Arts are a valued and recognized part of the college’s community. CVA is proud of alumni achievements in the world of art and design and seeks to be an asset for alumni success. CVA welcomes alumni interest, support, and assistance.
Alumni may benefit from the educational and
professional environment at the college. These benefits include: Benefits: 1. Auditing a Class: Alumni are allowed to audit classes on a pass/fail basis. Tuition is waived for the first audited class. Alumni will be expected to pay any course fee that may apply. Enrollment depends upon space availability and satisfaction of all financial obligations to CVA. To register for a class, alumni should contact the Registrar’s Office. 2. L ibrary Privileges: Alumni may use the library. They may check out items including books, slides, videos, and magazines and have access to various online databases. Library access, however, does not include interlibrary loan requests. For more information contact the library director. 3. C omputer Lab Access: Alumni may use the college computer labs during regular building hours. Priority is first given to scheduled classes and currently enrolled students.
4. Photography Facilities Access: Darkroom access
In order to initiate and maintain these benefits
is a privilege meant to help alumni progress with
alumni should:
their personal artwork, develop a portfolio, or
1. Update the Alumni Office (alumni@cva.edu)
build a body of work. Access is granted during
with current address, telephone number,
regular building hours. Fees will be determined
and email address. Alumni may also include
by the photo technician, depending on the
the URL for their personal home page or
amount of use by the alumnus. Eligibility for
their place of employment. A link to this
certain areas and equipment is based upon
website will be added to the CVA Alumni
previous CVA course experience. Access includes
website page. Sharing information such as
the darkroom, copy camera room, mounting
new jobs, gallery shows, and other personal
room, and photo studio. Alumni are required to
accomplishments is also welcomed!
follow procedures as outlined in darkroom policy. 2. If alumni wish to use CVA facilities, they 5. P rintmaking Shop Access: The print shop
should visit the Registrar’s Office during
welcomes alumni to make prints and use
regular office hours to update their CVA ID.
processes learned in previous CVA courses.
Alumni will also need to pay a refundable
There is a per semester fee, determined by
deposit of $25 to receive a keyless entry
the printmaking coordinator for the use of the
system fob. A CVA ID and the key fob will be
printmaking facilities. Access is granted during
required for access to the library and labs.
regular building hours. The equipment that is available will vary from semester to semester. Access to the printmaking shop is a privilege meant to help alumni progress with their personal artwork, develop a portfolio, or build a body of work. Use of the facilities for extensive or commercial production is not permitted, due to limited work and storage space and consumable supplies. Alumni are required to get approval from the printmaking coordinator and to follow the usual shop practices and all of the shop protocols for safety.
Academic Information
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B FA D EG R EES , PRO G R AMS , AN D CO U RSE D ESCRIP TIO NS The College of Visual Arts offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fine arts, graphic design, illustration, interdisciplinary art and design studies, and photography. Fine arts concentrations include drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Interdisciplinary art and design studies offers a concentration in fashion.
All students participate in a clearly sequenced
first year Foundation Program designed to ground them in the skills, vocabulary, concepts, and methods that will be essential to all future work. Throughout the program, studio and liberal arts course content are clearly correlated to reinforce learning across the curriculum.
In the sophomore year, students begin to focus
on their major fields. Each program offers a carefully designed sequence of courses to build the knowledge and skills required for increasingly complex and sophisticated study within their program.
Junior and senior year work focuses in depth on
Integration of liberal arts coursework in all
CVA’s Foundation Program also provides first
of the art and design majors is a distinguishing
year students with information and experience
feature of the College of Visual Arts. CVA offers a
necessary to make an informed choice of major at
robust selection of liberal arts courses to round the
the end of the first year. Site visits to professional
student’s learning experience. Extensive study in art
art and design studios, museums like the
history helps the students understand the context
Walker Art Center, and interaction with guest
of their own work in the larger world of art and
artists and designers offer a behind-the-scenes
design. CVA math and science courses incorporate
look into the roles of artists and designers.
teaching methods that combine rigorous coverage
of traditional course content with active learning
programs are key contributors to first year students
through the arts. Skills in oral presentation and in
success at CVA. Each student is assigned a full-time
critical reading, thinking, and writing are integrated
faculty advisor and a peer mentor. Students meet
across the curriculum.
regularly with the advisor and the peer mentor
throughout the academic year. Advisors track and
The CVA curriculum differs from that of many
The Academic Advising and Peer Mentorship
art and design colleges because it integrates learning
support student academic progress, and guide
in all the disciplines involved in art and design as
students in their choice of a major. The peer mentors
well as preparation for professional practice. At
help students to become a part of the CVA community
CVA, students become successful students, and are
and get involved in CVA activities and programs.
prepared to become accomplished professional artists
and designers.
students are fully prepared to move into their chosen
After completing the Foundation Program,
major program, through which they will satisfy the
First Year: Building a Foundation
work in the major fields and continues the parallel
Through a carefully sequenced curriculum in studio
development in the disciplines and professional
arts, liberal arts, and orientation to art and design,
development. Junior year internships offer another
CVA’s unique first year program lays the foundation
opportunity for exposure to professional practice. As
for an integrated four-year experience, which
the student nears graduation, the CVA curriculum
culminates in the senior capstone project. Studio
provides a strong support for the transition from
and liberal arts course content is strongly correlated,
college out into the world of professional practice
reinforcing learning across the curriculum. During
with professional skills training. The senior year
the first year, students become proficient in the visual
culminates with presentation of a senior thesis and
vocabulary, technical skills, and problem solving
other capstone work.
strategies necessary for success.
requirements for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
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Foundation Program Course Requirements
Orientation to Art and Design
The liberal arts curriculum features innovative
semester, students begin advanced courses in the
Drawing I
approaches to teaching, including a botany course
chosen concentration. Each area of concentration
2-D Design/Digital
that incorporates botanical illustration and a math
features a broad range of options, allowing students
3-D Design Elements
course that focuses on geometry as applied in
to sharpen their focus and shape their personal vision.
Prehistoric through Gothic Art History
drawing. Through writing across the curriculum,
Through the combination of intense studio experience
College Expository Writing
students develop skills in written and oral
and a rigorous study of liberal arts, each area
Foundation Seminar: Introduction to the Majors
communication in liberal arts and in studio classes.
emphasizes conceptual development, critical thinking,
Drawing II
Students also acquire research skills that prepare
and the development of a cohesive body of work.
Color/Digital Applications
them for professional work and lifelong learning. The
3-D Design Principles
knowledge and skills that students gain in the liberal
courses at CVA teach students to document, display,
Renaissance through Modern Art History
arts play an important role in cultivating a worldview
and market their work. Fine Arts students work
Academic Research and Writing
that recognizes the value of art and design in
closely with faculty mentors who are established
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promoting pride in place and responsible citizenship.
artists. Students learn how to identify and reach their
Experiential learning is emphasized at CVA.
sculpture during the sophomore year. In the third
To prepare fine arts majors as professional artists,
audience and to contribute their unique problem Students must complete their Foundation courses before moving onto their major.
Liberal Arts
Fine Arts Major Materials and methods are explored as relationships between form and content are developed. Advanced students are challenged to create bodies of work for
The liberal arts are fully integrated throughout CVA’s
exhibition in the community and will learn about
curriculum. Students take two liberal arts courses
the broad range of professional opportunities to
each semester, which help to convey knowledge
pursue. These include maintaining a studio practice,
and critical reasoning skills essential to artists and
preparing to exhibit and sell work, creating public
designers. The liberal arts program is tailored to be of
murals, working on commissions, illustrating,
particular value to students of art and design, without
teaching, and applying to graduate school.
sacrificing the rigor and breadth of a general liberal
arts education. Liberal arts courses are offered in art
language, technical skills, and problem solving
history, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences,
strategies during the Foundation year, fine arts majors
and mathematics. The study of art history helps
can choose to enter drawing, painting, printmaking,
students understand the context of their own work in
or sculpture as a primary concentration. Each student
the larger world of art and design.
follows a similar path, taking introductory level
After developing the building blocks of visual
courses in drawing, painting, printmaking, and
solving skills to society at large. Students ready themselves for careers as professional artists by developing strong speaking and writing abilities.
Fine Arts majors participate in the senior
capstone courses. Studio thesis is a year-long experience providing students with the time and focus to strengthen connections between form and concept as they develop a significant body of work. In FA497c: Professional Practices, students are exposed to a variety of career options for artists as they prepare to enter the world as a professional in their chosen discipline.
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Fine Arts: Drawing Concentration Drawing is considered a primary means of expression and also is a concentration within the fine arts major. The broad array of drawing courses offered in the fine arts curriculum reflects the dynamic placement of drawing in contemporary art practice. Following beginning level courses offered during the Foundation year, intermediate students sharpen their powers of perception in courses that emphasize drawing from life. Using traditional media and techniques, students learn human anatomy, observe the landscape, and map the architectural spaces of the urban environment. In other intermediate drawing courses, students examine the conceptual methods of narration, serialization, and iconography. In advanced courses, students explore drawing through experimentation and discovery by using non-traditional materials and methods, with the option of an interdisciplinary approach. Drawing Concentration Course Requirements
Sophomore Figure Drawing Introduction to Painting Introduction to Sculptural Practices
Junior Contemporary Approaches to Drawing The Book Introduction to Photography 2 Studio Electives Professional Writing and Rhetoric Humanities or Social Science Electives Advanced Works on Paper Digital Portfolio for Fine Arts Internship Liberal Arts Elective Art and the Law Total 36
Senior Introduction to Fine Arts Studio Thesis Public Art Studio Elective 3 Humanities or Social Science Electives Studio Thesis for Drawing Professional Practices Seminar Thesis Total 30
Fine Arts: Painting Concentration Through painting, students build a visual language to describe ideas, hone preferences and skill, and master the painting medium. The tools of traditional painting—often complemented by non-traditional tools—are explored, as students investigate painting styles from representation to abstraction, and back again. Students become familiar with theory and practice of painting through visits with artists in their studios, through guest artists who attend classes, through readings on contemporary issues, and by working with experienced CVA faculty members who are accomplished, practicing artists within their fields. Students explore the relationship between painting and other media such as drawing, video, and photography. Painting Concentration Course Requirements
Sophomore Figure Drawing Introduction to Painting Introduction to Sculptural Practices Art Since 1945 Visual Geometry
Art Since 1945
Non-Traditional Drawing
Visual Geometry
Figure Painting
Non-Traditional Drawing
Introduction to Printmaking
Figure Painting
Contemporary Issues in Art
Introduction to Printmaking
Science of Art Conservation
Contemporary Issues in Art
Total 30
Science of Art Conservation Total 30
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Junior
to pursue techniques in screen-printing, intaglio,
Junior
Narrative Painting
lithography, relief, and monotype. CVA students also
Relief/Monotype Printmaking
The Book
have the opportunity to take book arts courses in
Contemporary Approaches to Drawing
Introduction to Photography
the specialized facilities of the Minnesota Center for
Introduction to Photography
2 Studio Electives
Book Arts, located in Minneapolis. The letterpress
2 Studio Electives
Professional Writing and Rhetoric
studio offers an important link between typography
Professional Writing and Rhetoric
Humanities or Social Science Elective
and fine art, and continues students’ education in the
Humanities or Social Science Electives
Painting as Abstraction
knowledge of fine art papers.
Intaglio
Digital Portfolio for Fine Arts
Digital Portfolio for Fine Arts
Internship
techniques from introductory courses, students
Internship
Liberal Arts Elective
explore contemporary methods using digital and
Liberal Arts Elective
Art and the Law
photosensitive materials. Emphasis is placed on
Art and the Law
Total 36
developing a cohesive portfolio of work that reflects
Total 36
After solid grounding in printmaking
clear concept development and knowledge of
Senior
producing multiple prints as well as unique variations.
Introduction to Fine Arts Studio Thesis
Senior Introduction to Fine Arts Studio Thesis
Public Art
Printmaking Concentration Course Requirements
Letterpress
Studio Elective
Sophomore
Studio Elective
3 Humanities or Social Science Electives
Figure Drawing
3 Humanities or Social Science Electives
Studio Thesis for Painting
Introduction to Painting
Studio Thesis for Printmaking
Professional Practices
Introduction to Sculptural Practices
Professional Practices
Seminar Thesis
Art Since 1945
Seminar Thesis
Total 30
Visual Geometry
Total 30
Non-Traditional Drawing
Fine Arts: Printmaking Concentration Printmaking at CVA is a concentration under the fine arts major that bridges the fields of graphic design, illustration, and book arts, and is closely related to photography and fine art drawing and painting. The CVA print shop provides a generous range of printmaking facilities, allowing students
Figure Painting Introduction to Printmaking Contemporary Issues in Art Science of Art Conservation Total 30
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Fine Arts: Sculpture Concentration The CVA student who chooses the Sculpture concentration within the Fine Arts major discovers the three-dimensional world with its form, function, and aesthetics, and how sculpture comes to life in a myriad of materials and techniques. By experiencing, exploring, and creating, the sculpture student shapes his or her artistic path and builds a range of skills that are highly marketable in today’s workplace.
Beginning and intermediate level students weld
metal, construct wood, carve, and create molds from clay and plaster. Advanced sculpture students may select courses in public art and installation art. Sculpture Concentration Course Requirements
Sophomore Figure Drawing Introduction to Painting Introduction to Sculptural Practices Art Since 1945 Visual Geometry Non-Traditional Drawing Introduction to Printmaking
Junior
Moldmaking/Casting
advanced craft, theory, process, and technical skills
3-D Alternative Methods
to ensure refined success in a student’s later project
Introduction to Photography
work. A studio practicum, internship, and a course
2 Studio Electives
in professional practice augment the curriculum.
Professional Writing and Rhetoric
Advanced courses and the capstone experience are
Humanities or Social Science Electives
customized to reflect individual interests, among
Expanded Forms: Interdisciplinary Sculpture
others, in package design, publication design,
Digital Portfolio for Fine Arts
social change, sustainability, civility, advertising,
Internship
signage and exhibition design, new media, web
Liberal Arts Elective
and interactivity, motion graphics, and corporate
Art and the Law
branding and identity.
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Graphic Design Major Course Requirements
Senior
Sophomore
Introduction to Fine Arts Studio Thesis
Graphic Imagery
Public Art
Introduction to Interactive Media
Studio Elective
Introduction to Printmaking
Humanities or Social Science Elective
Art Since 1945
Studio Thesis for Sculpture
Science Elective
Professional Practices
Introduction to Typography
Seminar Thesis
Principles of Usability
Total 30
Introduction to Photography History of Graphic Design
Additive Processes: Metal/Wood Contemporary Issues in Art Science of Art Conservation Total 30
Early sequential courses are structured to stress
Graphic Design Major Graphic Design at CVA embraces traditional and new media practice. The curriculum offers students a unique three-semester immersion in the art and craft of typography and three semesters of applied graphic design practice. Students study new and emerging digital media with a strong focus on interactive usability.
Visual Geometry Total 30
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Junior Intermediate Typography Graphic Design Practicum Interdisciplinary Digital Applications Studio Elective Professional Writing and Rhetoric Introduction to Marketing Graphic Design Systems The Big Idea Internship Advanced Interactive Applications Humanities Elective Advertising Total 36
Senior Advanced Typography Introduction to Graphic Design Studio Thesis Digital Imagery Liberal Arts Elective Art and the Law Studio Thesis for Graphic Design Professional Practices Studio Elective Seminar Thesis Humanities Elective Total 30
Illustration Major CVA’s Illustration program was initiated in 2009 as a newly-designed, independent major that places an emphasis on emerging trends and topics within the illustration industry. Illustration students are prepared for careers as practicing professional illustrators with a thorough understanding of the history and development of illustration. Students develop a clear understanding of the business of illustration and professional practices for a variety of illustration markets, including editorial, advertising, children’s book, book publishing, lettering, packaging, products, and comics. Skills developed in Foundation courses, such as drawing and composition, are reinforced throughout the curriculum. Through creative problem-solving exercises and process-intensive assignments, CVA illustration students discover, develop, and shape their own inventive approach to image making. Students begin their illustration curriculum with a concentration on concepting and ideation along with research and observation. IL211: Illustration Concepts introduces students to the illustration industry. This course also reinforces skills they attained in their
During their junior year of the illustration curriculum, students acquire an understanding of the business of illustration. Topics include usage rights, fees, licensing, taxes, and negotiation methods, along with other illustration business practices.
to gain first-hand knowledge of and experience working within a professional setting. Throughout the illustration curriculum, students develop skills in working collaboratively with clients and addressing professional practices as well as communicating to and addressing specific audience expectations. In IL450: Studio Thesis for Illustration, students propose and produce a self-directed project culminating in their thesis exhibit and portfolio review where students present their Studio Thesis work and portfolio to practicing professionals within their field.
followed by exercises and projects in the IL212: Illustration Methods & Materials that cover the use of a variety of media and image-making techniques.
Upon completing their coursework, CVA
illustration students graduate with a strong and focused portfolio, competitive skills developed for the illustration market, and a firm understanding of the business practices needed for professional, successful, and productive interactions with clients.
Foundation courses including drawing, composition, design principles, and color use. This course is
IL490: Illustration Internship allows students
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Illustration Major Course Requirements
Senior
to explore multiple disciplines, to master visual
Sophomore
Introduction to Illustration Studio Thesis
vocabulary across a range of fields, and to expand
Illustration Concepts
Digital Portfolio for Illustration
skills beyond the scope of a single discipline.
Figure Drawing
2 Studio Electives
While the range of the IADS major crosses many
Introduction to Painting
Liberal Arts Elective
disciplines, each student chooses a concentration
Art Since 1945
Art and the Law
in one field. Through this approach, students gain
Botany Through Art
Studio Thesis for Illustration
a breadth of knowledge and experience greater
Digital Illustration
Professional Practices
than would be possible within a traditional
Figure Painting
Seminar Thesis
major program, while also going into significant
Introduction to Printmaking
Humanities or Social Science Elective
depth in a chosen area of concentration.
History of Illustration
Total 30
Declaring Fashion as an Interdisciplinary Art
Visual Geometry Total 30
Junior Hand Lettering Illustration Methods and Materials Applied Illustration Introduction to Photography Professional Writing and Rhetoric 3 Humanities or Social Science Electives Children’s Book and Graphic Novel Concept Art and Character Design Internship Studio Elective Total 36
and Design Studies concentration presents the
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies Major CVA’s Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies (IADS) major program recognizes the changing forces within art and design. Today, more creative fields have become interdisciplinary. Artists and designers are asked to take on new challenges inside and outside their area of expertise. The IADS major prepares students for these challenges through its core interdisciplinary program and also offers a concentration in Fashion Design. The IADS program is currently developing and expanding at CVA. While only the Fashion Design concentration is offered at the present time, the college plans to add concentrations in book arts, textiles, and sustainable design in the future. As with Fashion Design, the students will take the core interdisciplinary courses as the base of their preparation for work in the concentration.
The IADS major gives students the opportunity
opportunity to participate in Parsons Paris Study Abroad Program. Students petition for entrance into the junior level Paris program during their sophomore year. Students receive an introduction to basic garment construction and develop an understanding of professional pattern making, pattern cutting, and drafting skills. They learn about the architecture of garments and the technical implications of flat construction for the fit. Market led research will familiarize students with product and market categories, as well as with current issues in international fashion. The year abroad prepares students for a senior capstone experience at CVA where collection creation, development and production is studied alongside an advanced course in professional pattern development and construction techniques. This lays the groundwork for the creation of a senior fashion line and a professional fashion portfolio.
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Fashion Design Concentration Course Requirements
Senior
concentration. Students will make use of digital point-
Sophomore
Digital Portfolio for Fashion
and-shoot cameras to use as a documentary tool for
Figure Drawing
Introduction to Fashion Studio Thesis
the Foundation year.
Introduction to Sewing
Professional Pattern/Construction Techniques
Students spend their sophomore year working
Introduction to Photography
Professional Writing and Rhetoric
in traditional film-based camera and darkroom
Art Since 1945
Marketing
work, in both black and white and color. They
French Language and Culture
Internship
learn to use the viewfinder as a compositional
Introduction to Printmaking
Studio Thesis for Fashion
tool, framing aspects of the world they are drawn
Textile and Fiber Processes
Professional Practices
to explore as they discover their own distinctive
Art in Paris
Seminar Thesis
voices. Classes in printmaking and sculpture
Visual Geometry
Art and the Law
sow the seeds of future mixed media work.
Science of Art Conservation
Total 30
In a student’s junior year, advanced classes
Total 30
Junior (in Paris) Fashion Drawing I 3D Fashion Drawing I Pattern Drafting I Surface Treatments on Fabrics Textile Identification (elective) Fashion History I (Critical Studies) Fashion Research and Design Concepts I Fashion Drawing II 3D Fashion Design II Pattern Drafting II Textile Elective: Creative Textile Development Studio Elective: Advanced Sewing Technique Fashion History II (Critical Studies) Fashion Research and Design Concepts II Total 38
build on this foundation, teaching the use of
Photography Major The Photography Program at CVA produces students who are well prepared technically and conceptually to pursue the many possible directions of the contemporary photographer.
The program’s technical emphasis is based
on a deep grounding in traditional analog photo techniques, the challenges of lighting, and a thorough competency in contemporary digital practices. While embracing contemporary digital techniques, a strong background in traditional analog photography gives students a solid foundation to build upon and, very importantly, gives them an expanded set of distinctive looks to explore artistically and to offer clients.
The first-year Foundation Program prepares
students with an excellent basis of visual language, vocabulary, and creative problem-solving skills that they will build on when beginning their photography
medium and large format cameras, working in the studio on lighting strategies, and understanding metering, film choices, and other professional techniques. Simultaneously, students address content, understanding the power of the medium, and consider the genres and issues of contemporary photography. Concurrently, students examine the techniques and possibilities of digital photography, including digital capture and film scanning, color management, advanced image editing with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, outputting to the web, use of archival inkjet printers, working with service bureaus, and implementing an effective digital workflow into their practice. Through CVA’s internship program, juniors have an opportunity to work with some of the Twin Cities’ best photographers and organizations. From this outside work experience, students get a good look at the world that awaits them as professionals.
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Seniors in PH473: Photo Journalism/Fashion
Junior
COU RSE D E SCRIP TIO NS
work with both a professional fashion photographer
Installation Art
and with a documentary photographer to gain an
Advanced Photographic Techniques
Foundation Courses
understanding of these important photographic
Introduction to Video
FD100e: Orientation to Art and Design
genres. Students also explore historic printing
The Book
[1.5 CREDITS]
techniques in PH470: Alternative Photographic
Professional Writing and Rhetoric
CVA’s Orientation to Art and Design course provides
Processes, rounding out their understanding of the
Humanities Elective
an introduction and orientation to the college
old and new of photography.
Advanced Photographic Projects
experience at CVA. In this course, students develop
The senior capstone experience gives each
Digital Portfolio for Photography
time management, critical thinking, and problem
student a full year to connect the technical and
Internship
solving skills as they participate in museum and
conceptual and produce a strong body of resolved
Photo Journalism/Fashion
gallery visits, professional panel presentations, and
work in PH496: Studio Thesis for Photography.
Art and the Law
individual and collaborative art and design projects.
A public presentation of their thesis work is the
Liberal Arts Elective
Orientation to Art and Design introduces students to a
culmination of their program. PH497c: Professional
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working art and design vocabulary, as it builds verbal, written, and visual presentation skills.
Practices gives students the tools needed to succeed after graduation.
Senior Introduction to Photography Studio Thesis
Photography Major Course Requirements
Alternative Photo Process
FD100b: Foundation Seminar: Introduction to the Majors
Sophomore
Studio Elective
[.5 CREDIT] PREREQUISITE FD100
Introduction to Printmaking
2 Humanities or Social Science Electives
Foundation Seminar offers CVA first year students
Hand Lettering
Social Science Elective
access to contemporary art and design professions
Introduction to Photography
Studio Thesis for Photography
through museum tours, site visits to professional
Art Since 1945
Professional Practices
art and design studios, panel discussions featuring
Science of Art Conservation
Seminar Thesis
practicing artists and designers, introduction to the
Introduction to Sculptural Practices
Total 30
majors by the department chairs and senior thesis
Traditional Color Processes
presentations, and the unique opportunity to meet
Digital Photography
and learn about the artists, designers, and museum
History of Photography
professionals behind the scene at the Walker Art
Visual Geometry
Center. Symposium experiences provide students
Total 30
with the information necessary to make an informed choice of major at the conclusion of the first year.
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FD101b: 2-D Design/Digital
FD114: Color / Digital Applications
FD123: 3-D Design Principles
[3 CREDITS]
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FD101B
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FD122
Students explore the fundamentals of visual
This course is an introduction to the practice, theory,
The rules guiding the use of basic three-dimensional
language in two-dimensional design and digital
and application of color in two-dimensional design.
elements are the focus of this course. The generation
imagery. Projects emphasize process, visual problem
Students develop the ability to use color as it is
of new forms is introduced through projects
solving, and two-dimensional design concepts
applied to traditional art and design problems, Gestalt
emphasizing scale and proportion. The real structural
using black, white, and value. The goal of this
grouping principles, theories of color organization,
considerations and orientations required by gravity
course is to understand art and design concepts
color and spatial perception, and color interaction.
are a focus. Schematic drawing and modeling skills
though the application of digital processes and
Students apply the various color systems to two-
are used as techniques for synthesizing forms and
handcrafted technique. Emphasis is placed on concept
dimensional design problems though the application
spaces. Critical thinking and presentation skills are
development, vocabulary, visual craft, digital process
of digital processes and handcrafted technique.
developed through participation in group critique.
skills, presentation methods, and critical analysis.
Emphasis is placed on concept development,
Emphasis is placed on capability with material
vocabulary, visual craft, digital process skills,
procurement, effective time management, and
presentation methods, and critical analysis.
regular use of the process journal.
Drawing is fundamental to the fields of art and
FD122: 3-D Design Elements
LIB ER AL AR TS COU RSE S
design. These perceptual and analytical drawing
[3 CREDITS]
courses provide CVA Foundation students with a
This course teaches Foundation students the basic
Art History Courses
year long studio drawing experience that develops
elements of three-dimensional design: point, line,
drawing skills and process, mastery of basic drawing
plane, volume, and space. Exercises will teach a
AH120: Prehistoric through Gothic Art History
materials, tools and techniques, and the ability to
method for problem identification, experimentation,
[3 CREDITS]
visually communicate ideas. Sequential problems
and resolution. Analysis of three-dimensional forms
This course is a survey of the major periods of
explore basic art and design principles and concepts,
are introduced using schematic drawings and models
art from the Paleolithic Era through the Middle
working from still life, landscape, interiors, linear
oriented by simple, imaginary, XYZ coordinate
Ages. Its purpose is to introduce students to key
perspective, and the figure in space. Fall semester
space. Critical thinking and presentation skills are
works of art and architecture from such cultures
concentrates on the use and exploration of line and
developed through participation in group critique.
as Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and
its applications in black and white; spring semester
Emphasis is placed on capability with material
Romanesque, with emphasis on cultural and
introduces value and color. Studio practice is
procurement, effective time management, and
historical context. The course includes attention to
supported by assigned readings, class discussion, and
regular use of Process Journal.
the early art of cultures in Asia, the Islamic world,
FD112 & FD113: Drawing I and Drawing II [3 CREDITS EACH] PREREQUISITE FOR FD113 IS FD112
historical and contemporary slide surveys. Critical
the Americas, and Africa. Students are introduced
thinking skills, analysis, and reflective investigation
to art historical vocabulary, basic theoretical
are emphasized through process studies, research,
concepts, and art historical research methodology.
and during student lead critiques.
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AH121: Renaissance through Modern Art History
AH220: History of Graphic Design
AH301: Modern Art and Architecture
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH215
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH215
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH120
In an historical overview of how graphic design
A survey of drawings, paintings, sculptures, and
In this survey of art and architecture from the 14th
developed into a 20th century profession, this
works of architecture produced between 1900 and
to mid-20th century, topics include the Renaissance,
course gives contemporary graphic designers a clear
1945, this course explores concepts of Fauvism,
Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism,
understanding of their design heritage by weaving
Expressionism, Cubism, Purism, Orphism, Futurism,
Impressionism, and such early 20th-century
the profession’s many historical threads together into
Dada, Surrealism, De Stijl, Bauhaus, Constructivism,
movements as Cubism and Surrealism. The course
a framework based upon individuals, major schools
and early Abstract Expressionism. Emphasis is on
also covers later art in cultures of Asia, the Americas,
of thought, and technologies that have influenced the
historical context and critical theory.
Oceania and Africa, with emphasis on cultural and
practice of design.
AH306: Contemporary Issues in Art
historical context. Vocabulary, theoretical skills, and research methodology are developed to an
AH221: History of Illustration
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH215
intermediate level and students are introduced to
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH215
This course is an exploration of the place of artistic
critical theory.
In this exploration of the pioneering styles of
practice in contemporary culture and the strategies
American illustrators from traditional to avant-garde,
used by artists to communicate their ideas. The
AH215: Art Since 1945
realistic to expressionistic, students examine the
relationships between artists, their audiences, and
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH121
role of illustration, cartooning and caricature in the
cultural authorities such as critics, scholars, and
This course is an examination of contemporary art
graphic arts and popular culture.
curators are studied with attention to the inevitable
and architecture beginning with the rise of abstract
political dimensions of art. Topics include the
expressionism in the mid-1940s and continuing
AH222: History of Photography
assignment of critical value to works of art through
through various international movements to the
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH215
such categorical distinctions as “high” and “low” art
present day. Developments in painting, sculpture,
This course examines the origins of photography
or “otherness,” the role of the artist’s intention in the
and architecture are explored in relation to newer
and chronicles its development as an artistic genre.
construction of meaning, and the development of
approaches in performance, conceptual art,
Photography is studied as an art form. PowerPoint,
artistic identity.
installation, mixed media, and video art. Emphasis
video presentations, and readings cover photographic
is on critical theory as well as social and historical
artwork from 1839 to the present.
background. Vocabulary, critical skills, and research methodology are developed to an advanced level.
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AH310: American Architecture
of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American
AH Fashion History 1 [at Parsons Paris]
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH215
Art, Coo[er-Hewitt, the National Design Museum,
[3 CREDITS]
This class is a survey of American architecture from
DIA Beacon Contemporary Art Museum, and the
This course examines the relationship between
initial European settlement to the present day, with
Guggenheim Museum. Students earn three elective
fashion and film. The course is grounded in critical
an emphasis on architecture after 1850. The focus
credits in Liberal Arts.
studies addressing the merging of the two media as
is on styles and types of buildings found in the Twin
representative of cultural values. The first half of the
Cities. Site visits will include walking tours of the
AH391: Art in Paris
course considers methods of costume design such as
historic Ramsey Hill District and Summit Avenue, as
[3 ELECTIVE CREDITS IN ART HISTORY, HUMANITIES,
character construction and cultural representation.
well as visits to important Victorian, art deco, and
OR LIBERAL ARTS]
Following the mid-term, we use a contextual
modern-era buildings in the Twin Cities.
Every other year CVA offers a semester-long, in-
approach, considering film in relation to its era,
depth study of the artistic tradition and art history
beginning in the 1960s through the present.
AH312: Museum Studies
of France. Students and CVA faculty travel to Paris
[3 CREDITS]
over spring break. The curriculum introduces
AH Fashion History 2 [at Parsons Paris]
This course explores the evolution of museums and
students to the cultural heritage of France through
[3 CREDITS]
galleries into powerful institutions that produce
its art, architecture, literature, and history. Students
This course examines the history of women’s fashion
knowledge, establish epistemological categories,
investigate the influence of the French tradition on
from the 19th to the 20th centuries. It proceeds
promote ways of seeing objects and constructing
contemporary art and design through critical readings
chronologically and focuses on key designers and
narratives, and create standards of “taste.” It also
and visits to museums, galleries, studios, and other
movements, such as orientalism, subcultures,
provides a practical introduction to the day-to-day
art spaces in both the Twin Cities and Paris.
postmodernism and anti-fashion, and unpacks fashion in relation to its socio-cultural environment,
operations of the museum or gallery, including collection management, exhibit planning and design,
AH399: Urban Studies: Reading the City
issues of social identity and body ideals. By
museum education, administration, and conservation.
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH215
emphasizing contemporary fashion’s historical rag
Survey of the geographic, cultural, social, and
picking, the course explores the connection between
AH390: Art in New York City
architectural history of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
past and present fashions. It provides a visual culture
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH215
The emphasis is on studying the cities empirically to
of the history of fashion and will be delivered in the
Every other year, CVA offers a summer session
understand why and how they evolved into the urban
form of lectures, seminar discussions, and visits.
studying the art in New York City. Students and CVA
center we know today. The class includes walking and
faculty spend a week in New York City experiencing
bike tours.
numerous world-renowned galleries, museums, and art and design studios. The course prepares students for an immersion of the culture of the city, including visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum
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English Courses EN110b: College Expository Writing [3 CREDITS]
The course introduces effective paragraph and essay development. Focus is on expository forms for organizing essays to help writers present both informational and abstract ideas to an audience. Students engage in varied forms of writing and in reading and analyzing model essays. A workshop atmosphere permits students to develop their own writing processes and guides them to the production of accomplished papers.
EN111b: Academic Research and Writing [3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE EN110B
Further practice in the skills and methods learned in EN110. The course introduces the conventions for writing critical research papers, with emphasis on research methods. Students select individual topics and then find, analyze, and synthesize information from library resources, the world around them, interviews, the Internet, and other sources. They produce well-reasoned, detailed critical papers.
Humanities Courses
of French culture (museums, cartoons, comics,
and filmmakers have interpreted famous characters,
animation, advertising, fashion, design), students
important scenes, and even entire texts from English
become familiar with the relationships between
literature. Students explore how these on-going
the French language and various cultural forms in
conversations between written word and visual
France. The class includes some lecture but is mostly
media may inform their own creative output. Course
discussion-based. Coursework includes examinations,
activities include discussions of readings, visual
workbook exercises, oral presentations, and writing
images, and videos.
assignments. No previous knowledge of French is required (both beginners and more advanced
HU304: The Gothic in British Literature
students are welcome).
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH215
HU302: Asian Art and Culture
Anglo-European Enlightenment: an unquenchable
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH215
fascination on the part of artists, poets, philosophers,
This course examines the major art and architecture
and novelists in exploring the wild and dangerous
of India, China, and Japan within the context of major religious, social, and political institutions. The origins of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Daoism, Confucianism, and Shintoism are reviewed in order to understand the rich and remarkable works of art created. The class is lecture and discussion, with field
This course explores one of the darker offspring of the
corners of both the natural world and the human mind. From Gothic novels set in decaying abbeys to murder mysteries cloaked in London fog, this course charts a progression of stories designed to raise goose-bumps and cause nightmares. Authors read will include Anne Radcliffe, Lord Byron, Mary
trips and a research paper.
Shelley, Wilkie Collins, A. Conan Doyle, Bram Stoker,
HU303: The Artist in Literature and Literature in the Arts
interpretations of Gothicism in comic books, graphic
and H.G. Wells. Students consider contemporary novels, movies, and television series with on-going
[3 CREDITS]
study of visual representations of classic Gothic works
This course explores important “conversations” that
in a variety of media.
HU202: French Language and Culture
have taken place between creative writers and visual
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH215
artists in the past two hundred years. First, using
In this French language course, students develop
works of poetry and fiction from Romanticism to the
listening, speaking, reading, and writing
present day, students examine how the visual artist
competencies in order to explore French culture.
has been portrayed in English literature. Second,
By using case studies to identify key features
students examine how painters, sculptors, illustrators,
HU307: Spectacle and Revolution [3 CREDITS]
This course explores performance art of the 1960s and 1970s, a revolutionary time that prompted artists to respond with works that crossed disciplines
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and broke taboos of all kinds. This course focuses
philosophy is crucial for artistic endeavors.
on the era’s politically engaged performance art—
HU343: Introduction to Film Studies [3 CREDITS]
This course develops critical viewing skills of film
happenings, action music, institutional critique, and
HU309: Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Art and Culture of the Middle Ages
feminist performance. A wide variety of artists and
[3 CREDITS]
then discussing and writing about them from
movements are covered. Fluxus, Arte Povera (Italy),
This course is an examination of the arts – sculpture,
various points of view (emotional, intellectual,
Vienna Actionism (Austria), Nouveau Réalisme
painting, illuminated manuscripts, mosaics, and other
social, economic, and artistic), students gain an
(France), Aktual Art (Czechoslovakia), Group Zero
forms of visual expression – that developed out of
understanding of the ways that films affect our lives.
(Germany), Joseph Beuys, Valie Export, Marina
the traditions of the Christian, Islamic, and Jewish
Abramovic, Marcel Broodthaers, Daniel Buren, and
faiths during the Middle Ages. We will examine not
HU356: Twentieth-Century Literature
others. In the course, students explore the strategies
only the works of art themselves but, importantly, the
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE EN111B
and tactics with which these artists deployed art as a
ways in which these faith traditions intersected with
This course is a survey of the literature of various
political weapon for change and debate the success of
each other, the cultural context in which the art was
countries with an emphasis on particular genres or
their projects.
created, and the vibrant visual culture that was an
traditions. Recent courses have dealt with the short
outcome of those interactions. The course will cover
story, poetry, and multicultural literature of the
HU308: Philosophy and Literature of Postmodernism
early Christian and Jewish art, Byzantine art, Islamic
United States.
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE AH215
Carolingian, Ottonian, Viking, Celtic, Romanesque,
HU391: Art in Paris
“The Age of Uncertainty” pursues the twin goals of
and Gothic traditions, and conclude with the 14th
[3 ELECTIVE CREDITS IN ART HISTORY, HUMANITIES,
introducing students to philosophy and of exposing
century.
OR LIBERAL ARTS]
street theater, conceptual activities, intermedia,
and introduces film theory. Through viewing films,
art with special attention on Andalusia, as well as the
.
students to contemporary postmodern literature.
Every other year CVA offers a semester-long, in-
Ranging from epistemology to phenomenology,
HU342: Studies in Philosophy
depth study of the artistic tradition and art history
from the philosophy of language to semiotics,
[3 CREDITS]
of France. Students and CVA faculty travel to Paris
from aesthetics to ethics, “The Age of Uncertainty”
Students are introduced to the main problems of
over spring break. The curriculum introduces
combines philosophical inquiry with contemporary
philosophy—the nature of reality, valuing, and
students to the cultural heritage of France through
literature. For example, how do we know what
knowing—through study of selected important
its art, architecture, literature, and history. Students
we claim to know in this day and age? How do
philosophic works. The course also considers
investigate the influence of the French tradition on
postmodern writers experiment with narrative
questions of artistic truth, meaning, beauty, and
contemporary art and design through critical readings
uncertainty? How do we read the signs that surround
critical value for all artistic media.
and visits to museums, galleries, studios, and other
us, for instance, in a poem composed entirely of two letters? By alternating creative and philosophical readings, the course aims to show how and why
art spaces in both the Twin Cities and Paris.
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LA312: Professional Writing and Rhetoric [3 CREDITS]
Introduces students of all majors to the basic genres of professional writing, including cover and query letters, artist and design statements, resumes, thank you notes, and project proposals. Writing strategies for graduate school applications, including writing samples, and grant applications will also be discussed. The course also aims to develop student’s public speaking skills from gallery talks, design and portfolio presentations, and academic speeches to the two-minute “elevator talk.” The course also prepares, supports, and monitors students’ internship applications and addresses interview skills and professional etiquette.
Mathematics Courses
NS210: Science of Art Conservation
MA214: Visual Geometry
[3 CREDITS]
[3 CREDITS]
A general introduction to mathematical modeling, abstraction, and generalization. Drawing and three-dimensional models are used to simulate the language and structure of mathematical systems used in the visual arts. The interrelationship between mathematics, art, and culture is explored. The course explores such topics as linear perspective, an introduction to the principles of geometry through drawing, and both traditional and non-traditional methods of representation.
Sciences Courses
Introduction to the scientific processes related to conservation, maintenance, and repair of art works in various media, including painting, works on paper, photography, textiles, and other objects. Topics include the chemical composition of materials, effects of light and the environment, and analysis of fakes and forgeries.
NS320: Botany Through Art [3 CREDITS]
Examination of the diversity of form, structure, and function in plants and fungi, with emphasis on flowering plants. Plants from a variety of plant groups are examined in detail, emphasizing their
NS205: Science/Art/Technology
basic structures and adaptations for survival and
LA400: Seminar Thesis
[3 CREDITS]
reproduction. Biogeography and the connection
[3 CREDITS] FINAL SEMESTER
This class takes a hands-on approach to exploring
to humans are discussed. Drawing is used for
This is a capstone class in which students use their
new information and communication technologies
documentation and analysis of plant structures.
own artwork as a starting point for a semester of
(ICT) and how they transform our relationship to
intellectual inquiry, culminating in a written paper
the physical and the social world. Students explore
and a public oral presentation. This process involves
the science behind these social media to gain
critical reflection on the content, medium, process,
understanding of how they can be constructed to
purpose, and significance of the work; the exploration
meet our needs as artists and creative citizens.
and analysis of its symbolic language; and, finally, the
Course work includes readings, a class blog, and ICT
contextualization of the work in terms of theory and
in the form of open source tools such as Scratch and
the artistic, historical, and cultural tradition. Students
Designblocks software programs, sensor kits, and the
are expected to use sound research methodology for
Arduino computer platform. Students are expected
acquiring and using relevant information from many
to demonstrate their learning through individual
sources and to collectively discuss each other’s work.
learning projects, group discussions, writing assignments, and class presentations of interactive projects.
Social Sciences Courses SS301a: Teaching Artist: Theory and Methods [3 CREDITS]
This course engages students in the theory and practice of the Teaching Artist in the schools and community. Students explore teaching and learning in a historical and contemporary context, applying theory in both arts-infused peer presentations and direct team teaching in the classroom. Teaching artists, arts administrators, and leaders in the art education community present models of teacher artist
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collaborations, inquiry based learning, arts-infused
SS328: Introduction to Marketing
SS340: Introduction to World History
curriculum, classroom management strategies, and
[3 CREDITS]
[3 CREDITS]
school culture. The course provides the opportunity
This course examines marketing goods and services
An introductory survey treating selected periods,
for classroom observation and participation and
and the strategic marketing process. Topics include
regions, and peoples, focusing on contact, and
introduces students to teaching artist residency
consumer behavior, demographics, and the four
exchange between empires, civilizations and cultures.
opportunities.
critical components of marketing: promotion, placing, pricing, and production. Students learn how
SS350: General Psychology
SS310: Cultural Anthropology
to develop marketing strategies, explain various
[3 CREDITS]
[3 CREDITS]
factors affecting branding and design, and recognize
Introduction to the theories and methods of the
This course deals in depth with the fundamental
the significance of the Internet in today’s business
science of psychology, covering such topics as
elements of culture, including subsistence strategies,
environment.
perception, learning and memory, the development of
kinship, marriage and gender, social stratification,
personality, and motivation and emotions. Students
politics and law, religion, and ritual. Case studies of
SS329: Advertising
examine the application of these topics to issues in
cultures existing in the modern world are the primary
[3 CREDITS]
contemporary society such as pathological behavior
focus for the course.
Introduction to the basic principles of advertising,
and the various models for its treatment, individual
planning, and creative processes as they relate
and group differences, and various social processes.
SS321: U.S. History
to strategic marketing. This course will explore
[3 CREDITS]
the evolution of advertising as well as strategies
SS351: Art and the Law
Survey of the major social, political, and economic
influenced by the analysis of market research,
[3 CREDITS]
developments in the United States from its founding
consumer behavior, and the creative process.
Law and the world of visual artists and designers
to the present.
Advertising will address the non-personal, persuasive
intersect in many ways. This course examines
communication of information about goods, services,
contemporary legal issues, including intellectual
and ideas of identified sponsors to defined audiences
property rights in works of art and design (copyright,
through a variety of media.
appropriation, and resale); artistic freedom and
SS325: Introduction to European History
censorship; legal issues involving art collectors,
[3 CREDITS]
This course is an introduction to the study of European history focusing on a selected period.
SS330: Introduction to East Asian Civilization
museums, and galleries; and international law
[3 CREDITS]
relationship between ethics and law will be a
An examination of the cultures of China, Japan, and
recurring theme in examination of the codes of ethics
Korea from earliest times to the present day, students consider a variety of social, political, economic, and religious themes.
and the fate of works of art during wartime. The
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of professional art and design organizations.
using a variety of traditional media. Students gain
elements, linearity, image/text relationships, and the
Course activities include readings, research, class
appreciation for hand lettering as art as well as
nature of narrative.
presentations, discussion and debate about case
learn how to incorporate hand lettering into their
studies in legal and ethical issues, and the mock trial
illustrations.
ID350: Installation Art
of an intellectual property case.
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES FA240B
ID302: Teaching Artist: Practicum
Students explore art as a spatial experience that
SS399: History and Social Sciences Topics
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE SS301
brings together a variety of visual skills and media
During spring semester, students are involved in
to create installations. Working both collaboratively
[3 CREDITS]
actual classroom observation, interaction, and
and on individual projects, students study issues such
Special topics courses in history and social sciences
visual arts teaching experiences. Collaborating with
as site-specificity, temporality, scale and context, and
are announced each year. Recent courses include Art,
classroom teachers, art instructors, arts professionals,
interdisciplinary artistic practice. The course looks at
Architecture, and Cultures of the Pacific Northwest;
and teaching artists CVA students participate in three
the history of installation art and contemporary issues
Art, Architecture and Cultures of the American
classroom visual art residencies mentored by the CVA
that include the dynamics of «place» and how context
Southwest; Maya Art and Architecture; and Native
professor. Students meet independently with their
informs content. Students are expected to do research
American Art and Cultures.
collaborative partners and meet with the CVA faculty
on current installation artists and keep a process
member throughout the Practicum experiences to
journal used for the development of ideas.
SS399i: Human Origins
reflect, aid development of individual lesson plans and
[3 CREDITS]
assessment methods, and address imminent issues.
ID355: Digital Imagery
Exploration of world prehistory from an
Teaching Artist Practicum fulfills the requirement for
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES GD221 AND PH240
anthropological viewpoint. Subjects include
the CVA internship credit.
Exploration of expression and style utilizing advanced
evolutionary theory, primate studies, hominid evolution, and the development of human culture.
INTER DISCIPLINARY CO U RSES ID202: Hand Lettering [3 CREDITS]
Hand lettering is the synthesis of typography and illustration. In this course, students incorporate hand lettering into their illustration process. They explore lettering as free gestural expression, outside of the confines of the computer, made by hand
digital applications. This course explores the
ID330: The Book
possibilities of creating and manipulating imagery
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA230A
on the computer. It strives for an understanding
“The Book” exposes students to the book format
of the current theories of the role of the digital in
through various structures, media, and techniques.
the creative process. In addition, students examine
Critical, historical, and theoretical issues are
alternative methods of output and presentation.
discussed as they pertain to contemporary book
Emphasis is placed on conceptual and artistic
art and emphasis is placed on the application and
development. Final presentations and exhibitions
incorporation of previously mastered skills and
stress professionalism.
techniques. The essential question: “why use the book format?” will drive investigations of traditional book
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ID360: Public Art
FA219 Non-Traditional Drawing
related to drawing and arts criticism, exposure to
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES FA240B
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA218
visiting artists, and field trips to relevant exhibitions.
This combination studio and lecture course covers
This course explores the idea of drawing as an
An understanding of contemporary issues, historical
contemporary and historical issues pertaining
analog to activity. Emphasis is on process and
approaches, and technical/formal concerns inform
to art in public places vs. public art, community
experimentation as students explore a broad range
the student’s exploration. Artists’ statements are
based work, public process, collaboration among
of materials, tools, media, and contexts for drawing.
developed in conjunction with work completed during
disciplines, and funding. Public art works include a
Concept and content are explored through the act of
the semester.
wide range of methods such as sculpture, wall murals,
drawing which may take the form of representation,
landscape art, and architecturally integrated pieces.
abstraction, installation, and performance.
Individual and collaborative course projects include scale model building, site planning, and finished
FA300: Contemporary Approaches to Drawing
works. The course includes field trips to public art
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA219
sites and discussions with public art administrators.
Building upon previous skills, this course is a
architecturally integrated pieces, drawing for design,
further investigation of drawing as a primary
FIN E AR TS COU RSES
Drawing Courses
mode of expression. A strong focus is placed on concept development as students respond to specific assignments that engage a broad range of cultural
FA218: Figure Drawing
issues and ideas. Individual aesthetic and expression
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FD113
are developed. Students continue to hone their ability
Students work from the figure using drawing to
to articulate their ideas through critique presentation
arbitrate between rigorous observation and pictorial
and the development of artists’ statements.
necessity. Skills developed in Drawing I and II extend into working exclusively from the figure, focusing
FA301: Advanced Works on Paper
on anatomical understanding and overall expressive
3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA300
concerns. Awareness of the figure in art is expanded
The goal of this course is to facilitate challenging,
from historical to contemporary contexts.
individual directions in drawing and a critical involvement in the creative process. Strong emphasis is placed on the practice of drawing in a postmodern context. Students are engaged in the contemporary dialogue on drawing through reading assignments
Painting Courses FA222: Introduction to Painting [3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES FD113 AND FD114
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of painting principles, methods, and materials. Emphasis in the course is on learning how to develop the convincing illusion of form and space as students work from observation, simultaneously strengthening perceptual abilities and increasing knowledge and use of color pigments. Understanding how formal decisions affect the expressive potential of the artwork underscores not only how to paint, but also awareness of the process of making decisions in the work. A variety of approaches assist students in finding their own language with paint while exploring the expressive possibilities of moving beyond simply creating a picture. The course is supplemented by readings and discussions of historic and contemporary issues as well as individual and group critiques.
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FA223: Figure Painting
FA305: Painting as Abstraction
demonstrations are provided in collage, acetone
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA222
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES FA304
transfer or other alternative processes, to support the
Using Introduction to Painting as a foundation,
The goal of this course is to facilitate challenging
final printmaking project that is presented as a book,
students study specific problems related to
directions in painting and a critical involvement in
boxed prints, portfolio or unusual format.
representational painting. Working from the
the creative process. Strong emphasis is placed on the
model, students engage in extended observational
practice of painting in a postmodern context. Students
FA233: Relief/Monotype Printmaking
painting, linking their figure drawing skills with
explore the relationship between painting and
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA230A
painting. Exploration of historical and contemporary
photography, film, digital media, and popular culture.
This is an exploration of the technical and aesthetic
approaches to the figure in art provides a context
Students are engaged in the contemporary dialogue
aspects of monotype and relief beyond FA230a
for exploring concepts of narration and abstraction.
on painting through reading assignments related to
and in combination with options such as collage,
Continued emphasis is placed on gaining knowledge
painting, cultural theory, and arts criticism. Visiting
collagraph and embossing techniques. Students
of materials and techniques used in a variety of
artists and field trips to relevant exhibitions will
learn multi-layered 4-color printing in monotype and
approaches to painting.
broaden students’ awareness of current professional
Japanese style woodblock using Akua water-based
painting practice. Artists’ statements are developed
inks. Students experiment with viscosity printing and
FA304: Narrative Painting
in conjunction with work completed during the
create unique collages layered with hot wax encaustic
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA223
semester.
monotype. Both editions and one-of-a-kind images are created. Good shop practice, craftsmanship,
Students respond to a broad range of problems in representational painting as they explore the relationship between painting as process and concept development. Emphasis is on how to structure a painting to heighten narrative connotations. Experimental and traditional painting techniques are covered in conjunction with readings and discussions on contemporary painting issues. Students work towards broader decision making abilities and individual directions in painting. Artists’ statements are developed in conjunction with final semester work.
Printmaking Courses FA230a: Introduction to Printmaking [3 CREDITS]
This is a prerequisite for all further print courses and lays the foundation of studio protocols and an understanding of print vocabulary, safer shop practices and the categorization of prints. Multiple techniques are introduced, such as drypoint and mezzotint engraving on metal, relief printing, and monotype printmaking. This course engenders appreciation for presentation, and fine paper, while providing a historical context. Workshops and
and technical skill develop along with concept and aesthetics and awareness of more professional practices.
FA235: Screenprinting [3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA230A
Versatile screen printing processes using water-based inks is introduced in this hands-on active course. Students learn the basic materials and techniques needed to create layered printed images that are aesthetically and conceptually well considered. Techniques ranging from direct stenciling, to autographic mark-making to photochemical stenciling are learned, along with alternative substrates and
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how to set up a low cost screen printing studio at
course focuses on copper acid etching and techniques
home. This course includes a history of serigraphy,
such as hard ground line etching, and tonal effects
FA430c: Advanced Research, Problems, and Materials
comparing practices of the commercial screen print
with spray aquatint, sugar lift, deteriorating and
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA230A AND UPPER
industry with those of the street artist and fine art
soft ground. The emphasis for the 2nd half is on
LEVEL PRINT COURSES
printer.
light sensitive photo polymer plates using hand
This course is available to students who have taken
made tonal wash positives or digital transparent
several print courses and are ready for advanced
FA237: Letterpress
positives. Layered multiple plates and colors are a
work in one of the courses already taken. The student
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA230A
technical challenge. Contemporary intaglio printing
should have artistic goals in mind and be prepared for
This course is an overview of the techniques of
and theory is explored through exposure to current
rigorous study and experimentation. The intention of
Letterpress printing applied to Book Arts as an
printmakers, printmaking journals, and relevant
this course is to provide an opportunity for challenge
artistic medium. Letterpress combines printmaking
exhibitions. Professional practices of studio logs, and
and exploration that will be beneficial to the
techniques with contemporary digital and photo
documentation are developed. This class chooses
student’s artistic development and future goals e.g.
practices. This process-oriented course offers
a final assignment of entering competitions or a
to prepare for Senior thesis, to enhance a portfolio,
an introduction to hand setting type, printed
student-generated exhibition.
to be more competitive for exhibitions or internships
illustrations, and presswork. It includes basic
or to prepare for a graduate program. There is an
designing with metal type, combining text with
FA335a: Lithography
independent component to this course but also
traditional printing methods, and setting up
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA230A
instructor assistance and directed study.
and operating the press. The course also covers
Lithography is the premier printmaking technique
working directly from digital files of image and
for creating multiple prints that most accurately
text to photopolymer plates. With an introduction
reflect the subtlety of drawing. In this course students
to the designing and making of books, students
are introduced to the basic skills of black and white
learn traditional methods of western and Japanese
lithography. Positive litho plates are utilized to
FA240b: Introduction to Sculptural Practices
bookbinding and explore a range of decorative and
create hand drawn, photo related, and combination
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FD123
functional printing papers. Projects in this course
lithographs. Students learn the benefits of
Students are introduced to the basic language of
include small books, broadsides, postcards, and
collaborating with a press partner and the challenges
sculpture, spatial concepts and technical procedures.
business cards.
of this highly regarded printmaking medium. Field
As an introduction to the sculpture shop, this course
trips to the Print Study room at the Walker Art Center
emphasizes processes based on wood and metal
FA330c: Intaglio Printmaking
and to Highpoint Center for Printmaking stimulate
fabrication both exclusively and combined with a
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA230A
class discussion on the historical and contemporary
wide range of materials. Safety practices with tools
Intaglio expands on the shop practices, press
approaches to the lithograph.
and equipment are introduced. Projects review
experience and hand engraving techniques learned
the basic principles of 3D design and push beyond
in Introduction to Printmaking. The 1st half of the
Sculpture Courses
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considering sculpture as a means of organizing
FA342: 3-D Alternative Methods
physical information to communicate an idea,
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES FA240B, FA243
produce a visual effect and create for an expressive
This course builds on technical and material skills
FA347: Expanded Forms: Interdisciplinary Sculpture
purpose.
learned in previous courses while introducing the
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA243
use of non-traditional materials for the use in making
Working in the contemporary context of
sculptural form. Students utilize contemporary and
interdisciplinary sculptural practices, students
historical strategies to create object-based sculpture
are encouraged to cross boundaries, invent hybrid
aided by found objects and mundane materials.
processes, and explore innovative content in the
Emphasis is on investigating the relationship
areas of object-making, installation, site-work, time-
between form and content while students expand
based art, and digital forms. Students develop the
their technical skills, develop a unique language of
conceptual content of their work concurrently with
form, and heighten their ability to make well crafted
practical, hands-on knowledge of materials and
sculpture. Students also research the theory and
fabrication techniques, enabling them to produce
practice that informs the use of common materials
work relevant to their personal vision. Artists
contemporary sculpture.
used in contemporary sculpture.
statements accompany projects and a research
FA344: Moldmaking/Casting
strategies assist students in developing a critical and
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES FA240B, FA243
self-analytical awareness of their practice.
FA243: Additive Processes: Metal/Wood [3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FA240B
Refining skills learned in Sculpture I, this studio course focuses on advanced techniques in wood and metal, including brazing stick and TIG welding. Objectives include development of techniques as both an end in themselves and tools for other sculptural practices. Class discussion and readings include critical investigation of concepts relevant to
FA340g, 441g: Additive Processes: Metal/Wood
component exploring a broad range of conceptual
Working both additively and subtractively, this course
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES FOR FA340G: FA240B
explores contemporary issues in sculpture based on
AND FA243. PREREQUISITE FOR FA441G: FA340G
the multiple, replication and proliferation via the use
Refining skills learned in Intro To Sculptural Practices, this course focuses on advanced techniques using wood and metal construction and fabrication. Objectives include development of techniques as both an end in themselves and tools for other sculptural practices. Class discussion and reading include critical investigation of concepts relevant to contemporary sculpture. Students taking this course at an advanced level propose a plan of work for the semester that includes relevant research on contemporary artists and issues in sculpture along with the creation of an artist’s statement.
of the mold. Focus is on casting and mold making processes exploring a broad range of materials. Students refine their technical skills in moldmaking techniques, including piece and waste molds and “low tech” molds for casting traditional and experimental materials. Advanced students work toward developing a body of work from their own proposals, which includes the visual artwork and a research component.
General Fine Arts Courses FA303: Textile and Fiber Processes [3 CREDITS]
Students work with a range of materials from textiles to non-woven pulp, investigating their properties and applications. A focus of the course includes fiber and textile dying techniques.
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FA307: Digital Portfolio for Fine Arts
and development of a cohesive body of work that
FA497c: Professional Practices
[3 CREDITS]
culminates with the senior thesis experience.
[3 CREDITS] FINAL SEMESTER
In this course students create a digital portfolio of
As a capstone course, Professional Practices focuses
their work. Projects introduce students to a variety
FA494: Studio Thesis
on a range of topics related to the professional
of web design methods and will include portfolio
[6 CREDITS] FINAL SEMESTER
development of fine artists. Emphasis is on practical
assessments, categorization and grouping of work,
All senior students are required to take this course
skills that will assist the emerging artist as he or
targeting a website to specific clients, promoting
in conjunction with their seminar thesis course.
she embarks on a professional career as a fine artist.
through social networking sites and group portfolio
This rigorous studio course is designed to facilitate
Students develop skills in professional writing, such
sites, client expectations in regards to website
challenging, individual directions in art and design
as grant proposals and arts criticism, in addition to
navigation and design, industry trends in website
making and critical thinking. Students map out a
learning basic business practice, approaches to self-
design and self-promotion.
plan of study for the semester and work on a series
promotion, and methods of documenting artwork.
of related ideas that culminate in a cohesive body
Professional presentation of artwork is directed to
FA490: Fine Arts Internship
of work. Research simultaneously developed in
a broad range of applications including commercial
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES LA312 AND
Seminar Thesis is expected to inform and broaden the
and alternative contexts. Further professional
DEPARTMENT CHAIR APPROVAL
context of visual work developed in the Studio Thesis.
development is considered through looking at
In their junior and senior years (recommended during
Students are expected to refine their understanding
graduate schools, artist residencies, posted BFA
the second semester of the junior year), students have
of contemporary issues and historical approaches
internships, and employment opportunities for artists.
the option of earning a specified number of credits
related to their specific concept or process, and bring
while gaining valuable work experience in an area
an advanced competency to the technical and formal
appropriate to their studies. The internship must be
concerns that inform their work. Through frequently
formalized by a written agreement with the student,
scheduled critiques and the artist statement, emphasis
the workplace, and a faculty advisor.
is placed on developing a process of self-evaluation to clarify visual choices, and express and defend
FA491a: Introduction to Fine Arts Studio Thesis
individual artistic points of view. Visiting artists, guest
[3 CREDITS]
and presentations supplement the Studio Thesis
Through exploration and analysis of their recent
experience. Over the course of the semester, students
work, students identify a point of view and
investigate exhibition design and prepare for the
articulate it in their visual work and in a position
display of their work in the senior exhibition.
paper. Students will be expected to research contemporary art issues and establish a context for their work. This provides the groundwork for research
lecturers, pertinent articles, and relevant exhibitions
G R APHIC D E SIG N COU RSE S GD205: Introduction to Typography [3 CREDITS]
This course is an introductory study of written communication through the craft and art of letterforms and application of typographic principles. It serves as an introduction to typography as an element in the art and design process. The course is taught as a skill and art form.
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GD206: Graphic Imagery
GD305: Intermediate Typography
GD308: The Big Idea
[3 CREDITS]
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES GD205 AND GD206
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES GD205,
This hands-on introduction to graphic design is
Expanding on the skills and knowledge acquired in
GD206 AND GD305
foundation-based and encompasses the fundamentals
Introduction to Typography, this course explores the
An idea is formed through a process. It is a cognitive
of communication theory and practice. Emphasis
dynamics of type in context. From the traditions of
creation, thought, or concept of the mind. It originates
is placed on the development of creative problem-
book design to the frontier of digital and interactive
by mentally combining experience, imagination, and
solving skills and processes primarily through the
typography, students explore type as a design and
knowledge into an expression that conveys meaning.
creation of structured iconography. Students also
communication tool, investigating these contexts
In graphic design, this idea becomes the keystone of
explore visual communications-related professions
through the lens of historical innovation.
effective message strategy. Often referred to as the
and practices.
“Big Idea,” this theme or central creative concept is
GD306: Graphic Design Systems
critical to communication that is relevant, original,
GD221: Introduction to Interactive Media
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES GD305
and impactful. This course explores the big idea
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE FD114.
This course is a continuation and merging of the
through creative projects, research, and critical
Presents the computer as an interactive creative tool
skills and proficiencies developed in Graphic Design
analysis contextualized through a variety of media
and as an expressive medium. Students learn the
Practicum and Intermediate Typography. Emphasis
and graphic design applications. Emphasis is placed
fundamentals of the interactive process. The course
is placed on process, research, advanced conceptual
on communication theory, social/civil responsibility,
is intensely technically oriented. However, along
thinking, creative development, and design systems.
globalization, and demographics.
the way, students begin to investigate the why and
The student will develop a unified graphic campaign
wherefore of interactive working methods and engage
to promote an organization’s brand and mission,
in a dialogue that expands on the possibilities for
through research, presentation, and a systematic
GD320: Interdisciplinary Digital Applications
computers as tools to exchange thoughts and ideas.
approach to verbal and visual concept development.
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE GD221
Advanced digital studies in sequence, animation,
GD225: Principles of Usability
GD307: Graphic Design Practicum
sound, interactivity, scripting, and three-dimensional
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE GD221
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES GD205,
form. This course explores the possibilities of creating
Focus on the fundamentals of user-centered
GD206 AND GD221
interactive content for use on the internet or other
design and usability issues surrounding web-
media through efficient, technical, and conceptual
based interfaces (Internet, PDA, cell, etc.). The
Students explore the graphic design profession through
execution. Students explore the history, as well as
course examines information architecture
its process and practice. Real-world applications are
the current state of interactive media and use this
models, content/design relationships, user
introduced to emphasize the role of production in the
knowledge as a basis for advanced projects.
behaviors, and user testing scenarios.
creative problem-solving process.
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GD321: Advanced Interactive Applications
the student, the workplace, and the internship
of view. Over the course of the semester, students
coordinator.
will investigate exhibition design and prepare for the display of their work in the senior exhibition. All
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE GD320
senior students are required to take this course in
learned in Interdisciplinary Digital Applications
GD491: Introduction to Graphic Design Studio Thesis
for use both on and off the web. Emphasis is
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES GD305 AND GD306
on individual exploration of styles, techniques,
This is the advanced culmination of all previously
GD497: Professional Practices
expression, and collaboration as well as efficient,
taught graphic design skills and proficiencies. Project
[3 CREDITS] FINAL SEMESTER
technical and conceptual execution. The class
work centers on complex applications incorporating a
The preparation and assembly of artwork for
explores the history and the current state of
wide spectrum of creative solutions to both practical
professional presentation, practice, development,
interactive media and uses this knowledge to produce
and experimental design problems within the context
and advancement. Emphasis is placed on refining
portfolio quality project work.
of a developing thesis topic. Portfolio development
previously learned competencies into cohesive,
and artistic professionalism are stressed.
multifaceted statements of artistic capability.
GD405: Advanced Typography
Concurrently, students are immersed into an array of
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES GD305 AND GD306
GD493: Studio Thesis for Graphic Design
professional issues and situations relating directly to
The culmination of all previously taught typographic
[3 CREDITS] FINAL SEMESTER
the development of a graphic designer including self-
competencies, this course focuses on the developing
This rigorous studio course is designed to facilitate
promotion, documentation, ethics, business practice,
type skills applicable to the work a designer is
challenging, individual directions in design and
and life-long learning.
assigned at recognized design and advertising firms.
critical thinking. Students map out a plan of study
Advanced project work addresses functional as well as
for the semester and work on a series of related ideas
expressive typography. The class requires students to
that culminate in a cohesive body of work. Seminar
develop concepts, present and explain their work, and
Thesis research is expected to inform and broaden
bring their solutions to life.
the context of the visual work developed in the
This course expands on applications and techniques
Studio Thesis. Students are expected to refine their
GD490: Graphic Design Internship
understanding of contemporary issues and historical
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES LA312 AND
approaches related to their specific concept or process,
DEPARTMENT CHAIR APPROVAL
and bring an advanced competency to the technical
In their junior year, students are required to gain
and formal concerns that inform their work. Through
valuable work experience in an area appropriate
frequently scheduled critiques and a developed artist
to graphic design. Prior approval is required from
statement, an emphasis will be placed on developing
the department chair, and the internship must
a process of self-evaluation to clarify visual choices
be formalized by a written agreement between
and express and defend individual aesthetic points
conjunction with their seminar thesis course.
ILLUSTR ATIO N COU RSE S IL211: Illustration Concepts [3 CREDITS]
This course introduces students to the field of illustration as an art form, a passion, and a profession. Through lectures, demos, and projects, students focus on the illustration process, through concepting and ideation materials and techniques, message and audience. Drawing and compositional skills acquired during foundation courses are reinforced and aligned with the expectations of illustration. Students will
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broaden their use of research and observation and
IL219: Digital Illustration
book making process, from concepting and ideation,
begin to develop their own unique and inventive
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE IL211
to constructing a presentation “dummy” book and
approach to image making.
This course examines the use of the computer as a
executing final illustrations.
medium and as an additional tool for illustrators.
IL212: Illustration Methods & Materials
Through projects, discussions, and lectures, a
IL319: Concept Art & Character Design
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE IL219
variety of digital techniques and working methods
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES IL219
In this course students explore a variety of media and
are explored as well as a review of the historical
This course is an advanced digital illustration class
materials including graphite, color pencil, pastel, pen
development and current directions of digital
that covers digital painting and character design
and ink, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and collage
illustration. Similar to core illustration studio classes,
techniques. Students use digital media to create
as well as methods for their application. Extensive
assignments will have an emphasis on drawing and
concept illustrations and character designs as visual
experimentation and hands-on work familiarize
compositional skills as well as concepts, creativity,
development for use in films, games, and animation.
students with each medium’s inherent properties.
communication, technical achievement, and
Emphasis is placed on technique, ideation, drawing
Historic and contemporary examples of media use are
presentation.
skills, and working from observation and visual
discussed. Students continue building strong methods
reference.
for concepting and ideation along with strengthening
IL313: Applied Illustration
their drawing and compositional skills.
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE IL219
IL402: Digital Portfolio
This course explores a variety of illustration markets
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES IL313
IL218: Figure Drawing
including editorial, advertising, and product. Students
In this course students create a digital portfolio of
[3 CREDITS]
are led through the requirements of the professional
their illustration work. Projects introduce students
In this course, students study figure drawing as it
illustrator in relation to each market, including
to a variety of web design methods and will include
relates to their illustration method, working with
research, sketching and conceptual development,
portfolio assessments, categorization and grouping
the figure through observation to inform their final
branding, trends and deadline.
of work, targeting a website to specific clients,
composition. Skills developed in Drawing I and II are
promoting through social networking sites and
reinforced. Focus is on anatomical understanding and
IL315: Children’s Book & Graphic Novel
group portfolio sites, client expectations in regards
overall expressive concerns. Awareness of the figure
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES IL211 AND IL212
to website navigation and design, industry trends in
in art is studied from historical to contemporary
In this course, students explore the techniques and
website design and self-promotion.
times.
skills required to create sequential storytelling illustration for children’s books and graphic novels. Drawing skills are reinforced along with media use, character development, design and page layout, audience concerns, and presenting to a publisher. Students are introduced to the picture
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IL450: Studio Thesis for Illustration
IL490: Illustration Internship
[3 CREDITS] FINAL SEMESTER
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES: LA312 AND
IL497c: Professional Practices for Illustrators
This rigorous studio course is designed to facilitate
DEPARTMENT CHAIR APPROVAL
[3 CREDITS] FINAL SEMESTER
challenging, individual directions in illustration
In their Junior year, illustration students are
In this class, students will study the business and
and critical thinking. Building on their Introduction
required to earn a specified number of credits from
professional practices of illustration. Projects will
to Studio Thesis class, students map out a plan of
an internship where they will gain valuable work
include portfolio assessment and building, targeting
study for the semester and work on a series of related
experience in an area appropriate to their studies.
work to specific clients, marketing strategies, and
concepts that culminate in a cohesive body of work.
Prior approval is required from the Department Chair,
client relationships including communications
The research they conduct in their concurrent
and the internship must be formalized by a written
and expectations. Students will also study current
Seminar Thesis course is expected to inform and
agreement between the student, the workplace, and
industry trends in content, technique, and self-
broaden the context of the work they develop in
the internship coordinator.
promotion. Other topics will include usage pricing,
this Studio Thesis course. Students are expected
Â
usage rights, invoicing, taxes, licensing, business
to refine their understanding of contemporary
ethics, and copyright.
issues and historical approaches related to their
IL491: Introduction to Illustration Studio Thesis
specific concept or process, and bring an advanced
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES IL313
competency to the technical and formal concerns
In this class, students will begin to identify their own
INTER DISCIPLINARY AR T & D E SIG N STU DIE S COU RSE S
that inform their work. Through class critiques
unique point of view in their illustration work and
and the creation of an artist statement, students
begin the process for developing their thesis topic.
develop a process of self-evaluation to clarify visual
Through discussions, demonstrations, and projects,
decisions and express and defend their individual
students will examine and define their unique
artistic point of view. Visiting artists, guest lecturers,
and individual voice, refine and strengthen their
pertinent articles, and relevant exhibitions/
technique, and begin to explore potential markets
presentations supplement the Studio Thesis
for their work. Emphasis is placed on technique,
experience. Over the course of the semester students
individual expression, and collaboration.
will investigate exhibition design and prepare for the display of their work in the senior exhibition. All senior students are required to take this course in conjunction with their Seminar Thesis course.
Fashion Design Courses Junior Year at Parsons Paris Fashion Drawing 1 + 2 [4 CREDITS PER SEMESTER]
This course teaches basic drawing skills from a live fashion model to help students define movement, proportion, and perspective. Studies of the fashion figure, faces, legs, and hands are taught as they pertain to the more stylized fashion figure. Students then learn through observation how various garments hang in relation to the body. Model drawing is required as a means of solving three-dimensional design problems first on paper.
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Surface Treatments on Fabric 1 + 2
3D Fashion Design 1 + 2
Textile Identification
[2 CREDITS PER SEMESTER]
[3 CREDITS PER SEMESTER]
[2 CREDITS]
The first semester of this course teaches traditional
This course begins with an introduction to basic
This course increases the knowledge of natural and
techniques such as batik, stenciling, lino-printing,
garment construction and production. Through
synthetic fibers, fabrics, and materials as well as
inks on silk, latex treatments, and machine felting.
the practice of draping muslin on the mannequin,
the range and application of textiles to the special
Advanced techniques such as foiling on fabric, latex
students achieve understanding of how materials fall
requirements of clothing production. Students are
treatments, pleating, and machine felting are taught
and the foundation of pattern shapes: bodices, skirts,
given an overview of the textile and fiber markets,
in the second semester to enlarge the variety of textile
sleeves, and collars. Essential garment assembly
including fiber identification, knowledge of yarns, and
treatments in the student’s skill set.
techniques are introduced. Short project briefs
fabric constructions. Dyeing, printing, and finishing
encourage intensive three-dimensional research
methods are introduced to learn characteristics of
Fashion Research & Design Concepts 1 + 2
and an exploration of a variety of three-dimension
finished cloth for end use. The historical background
methods and techniques. The course initiates a
of different textiles is examined as well as
[2 CREDITS PER SEMESTER]
flexible, experimental and critical approach towards
contemporary developments and the changing values
Students are trained to fully explore and exploit
materials, volumes, and shapes from which design
assigned to different textiles.
various multi- and interdisciplinary sources in
concepts emanate into an individual, personal
order to creatively apply investigative research to a
problem-solving process.
Textile Elective: Creative Textile Development
development of documentary tools like sketchbooks.
Pattern Drafting 1 + 2
[2 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE:
Market led and inspirational research will provide
[2 CREDITS PER SEMESTER]
SURFACE TREATMENTS ON FABRICS
a substantial fashion and design awareness and
Students develop an understanding of professional
This course guides the student through the various
will familiarize students with product and market
pattern making, metric pattern cutting, and drafting
textile developments and techniques created for
categories, as well as with current issues in
skills. They learn about the architecture of garments
fashion and interior design collections. After a general
international fashion. The second semester includes
and the technical implications of flat construction
introduction of advanced textile treatments including
different methods and conceptual techniques for
for the fit. Basic patterns for bodices, skirts, sleeves,
digital print, students are encouraged to define design
implementing effective design directions.
and collars are undertaken. In the second semester,
concepts with at least three self-directed research
more advanced methods and techniques are explored.
projects in view of their collection work. They will
Concurrently, students learn to draft many of the
explore specific techniques in depth, or develop various
same patterns on the computer.
mixed media techniques, ranging from hand-painting
conceptual design process. The course requires the
to felting, innovative smocking, 3D fabric manipulation or digital printing, in small and large scales. Students will be expected to make contribution to the design field by focusing in particular on innovation, and must show ability to undertake a personal creative direction.
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Studio Elective: Advanced Sewing Technique
IF402: Digital Portfolio for Fashion
IF490: Internship
[3 CREDITS]
[3 CREDITS]
[2 CREDITS]
In this course students create a digital portfolio of
In their junior and senior years, students have the
Students will be introduced to particular master
their fashion work. Projects introduce students to
option of earning a specified number of credits
techniques and will deepen their fundamental
a variety of web design methods and will include
while gaining valuable work experience in an area
sewing and draping skills. Through various
portfolio assessments, categorization and grouping
appropriate to their studies. The internship must be
cutting techniques and exercises they will
of work, targeting a website to specific clients,
formalized by a written agreement with the student,
explore different finishings – both traditional
promoting through social networking sites and
the workplace, and a faculty advisor.
and contemporary – and achieve an essential
group portfolio sites, client expectations in regards
understanding of garment technology. Working
to website navigation and design, industry trends in
IF493: Studio Thesis for Fashion
to set briefs, students demonstrate their expertise
website design and self-promotion.
[3 CREDITS]
through technical experimentation on details
This course culminates with the creation and
and final garments. The course is divided into
IF404: Introduction To Fashion Thesis
presentation of a complete fashion collection.
three specific modules, each module is taught by
[3 CREDITS]
Students will develop design ideas and build an
a different professional from the fashion industry,
This course guides students through the process of
ensemble of various garments that work together
allowing students access to a variety of skills and
developing a fashion collection from concept through
and complement one another. The final presentation
expertise in the technical aspects of sewing.
to sample making. Topics to be covered include:
features show pieces that best represent the student’s
defining a market, sourcing fabrics, planning a
design aesthetic.
Courses at CVA IF200: Introduction to Sewing [3 CREDITS]
Students are introduced to basic sewing methods of garments and three-dimensional forms. Students learn how to use a sewing machine and apply the various stitches. This is an interdisciplinary course designed to give students the technical skills necessary for basic fabric construction.
collection, and working within the fashion industry.
IF495: Professional Practice IF406: Professional Pattern/ Construction Techniques
[3 CREDITS]
The focus of this course is preparing for market.
[3 CREDITS]
Students learn how to create line sheets, work with
Students learn to create production patterns that
fashion reps and retailers as well as managing
match industry standards as well as apply professional
production preparation for selling their fashion line.
finishing techniques to their designs. In addition, students further develop their pattern making and sewing techniques in this course.
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Photography Courses PH240: Introduction to Photography [3 CREDITS]
This course provides an introduction to the understanding and use of the 35mm film camera and working in the darkroom to produce black and white silver gelatin prints. A short introduction to digital photography will be included. Through lectures, demonstrations and assigned projects, students develop a basic vocabulary for discussing, critiquing, and creating photographs.
PH258: Traditional Color Processes [3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE PH240
This course introduces students to traditional film based color photography, manipulation, collage, text addition, collaborative books, fabrication, sequencing, and a more complex photographic language. Students develop a deeper understanding of the photographic process, both technically and conceptually, and are challenged to articulate their ideas in a concise and creative manner.
PH306: Advanced Photographic Techniques
PH316: Digital Photography
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE PH258
This course is an introduction to working digitally
Students are introduced to medium and large
with photographic images. Course content includes
format cameras, studio lighting, and more refined
projects, critiques, and lectures based on both straight
technical uses of both black and white and color
and constructed methods of image making. The
photography. This course also includes portraiture,
class is also an introduction to color photography as
history, individual research, exploration of alternative
it relates to the digitized image. Technical lectures
films and chemistry, portfolio building, and visits to
and demonstrations include importing files from
galleries and stockhouses. Students begin to build
digital media, high resolution film scanning, color
career awareness.
management, editing images in Adobe Photoshop,
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE PH240
making high-quality output on inkjet printers, and
PH308: Advanced Photographic Projects
using service bureaus for large scale output.
[3 CREDITS]
Advanced students research contemporary fine art
PH321: Digital Portfolio for Photography
photographic genres to better understand what fine
[3 CREDITS]
art photographers are doing and why, how this may
In this course students create a digital portfolio of
differ from work of the past, and how these may
their photography work. Projects introduce students
serve as models and inspiration for their own work.
to a variety of web design methods and will include
Readings and short print based assignments will
portfolio assessments, categorization and grouping
lead to longer, more in depth projects for the second
of work, targeting a website to specific clients,
half of the semester. Experimental approaches are
promoting through social networking sites and
encouraged and students may, for example, not
group portfolio sites, client expectations in regards
only generate prints but also produce artist books,
to website navigation and design, industry trends in
make photo/sculpture hybrids, make photo and
website design and self-promotion.
mixed media installations, work with projections, or combine their prints with other media.
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PH340a: Introduction to Video
PH459: Independent Study: Photography
PH473: Photo Journalism/Fashion
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE PH240
[1-3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITES PH306 AND
[3 CREDITS]
This course provides a working introduction to
DEPARTMENT CHAIR APPROVAL
The Photographic Applications class is a team-
the aesthetic and technical requirements of video
This is an advanced course in photography in which
taught, multi-component experience touching
production. Lectures and workshops cover visual/
the student works with a faculty mentor in developing
on two major professional photographic genres,
aural communications, pre-production planning,
imagery and appropriate techniques in a particular
Fashion and Documentary, and also offers specific
and lighting, sound, camera, and editing practices.
area of photography. A written, signed contract is
in-depth training in professional studio lighting
Students will be responsible for the creative and
required before registering for this course.
and professional software used by commercial
technical aspects of planning, shooting, and editing a
photographers to support their practices. Students
PH470: Alternative Photographic Processes
work with top-notch professionals in these genres
NOTE: Students will need access to a video camera for use throughout the semester.
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE PH316
experience in these important areas.
substantial video program based on a creative vision.
OR DEPARTMENT CHAIR APPROVAL
to do exercises and projects and get some hands-on
PH490: Photography Internship
PH341: Video Production
This course is a hands-on exploration of a number
[3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE PH340A
of alternative photographic processes including
[1-3 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE PH258 AND
Building on skills developed in the PH340a,
Cyanotype, Van Dyke, Gum Bichromate, and
DEPARTMENT CHAIR APPROVAL
Introduction to Video Production class, Video
Platinum/Palladium. Each of these processes
Production challenges students with longer and more
involves compounding photosensitive emulsions
in depth projects. This will include a major project
and sensitizers and hand applying them to
that will be the primary activity of the second half of
various art papers. Students may use view
the semester. Class members produce and present an
camera negatives as well as pinhole cameras to
evening of video late in the semester for school and
produce contact negatives for these processes as
public presentation. NOTE: Students will need access
well as using the computer and inkjet printers
to a video camera for use throughout the semester.
to produce desktop negatives from digital files. Students will produce an expansive portfolio of prints containing samples from each process.
In their junior and senior years, students have the option of earning a specified number of credits while gaining valuable work experience in an area appropriate to their studies. The internship must be formalized by a written agreement with the student, the workplace, and a faculty advisor.
PH491: Introduction to Studio Thesis: Photography [3 CREDITS]
The culmination of all previously taught photographic skills and competencies. Work focuses on the individual student identifying within themselves a set of core creative concerns within the context of a developing thesis topic. Portfolio development and artistic professionalism are emphasized.
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PH496: Studio Thesis: Photography
PH497c: Professional Practices
requires a self-directed study or research project that
[6 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE PH491
[3 CREDITS]
is more creative, in-depth, and more independent
This rigorous studio course is designed to facilitate
Professional Practices engages a variety of
than a regular assignment. Students are encouraged
challenging, individual directions in photography and
topics related to the professional development of
to use primary materials and engage in direct
critical thinking. Students map out a plan of study
photographers. Emphasis is on practical skills that
learning experiences such as visits to museums
for the semester and work on a series of related ideas
will assist emerging photographers as they move
and archives or interviews with practicing artists
that culminate in a cohesive body of work. Seminar
towards a professional career. Students develop skills
and designers. Assignments may include leading
Thesis research is expected to inform and broaden
in professional writing, such as grant proposals and
discussions or making a special presentation in class.
the context of the visual work developed in the
arts criticism, in addition to learning basic business
Honors students are challenged to work at a high level
Studio Thesis. Students are expected to refine their
practice, approaches to self-promotion and methods
of critical thinking, writing, and speaking.
understanding of contemporary issues and historical
entering the workplace. Each student will create a
approaches related to their specific concept or process,
website. Professional presentation of work is directed
to members of the President’s List, which
and bring an advanced competency to the technical
to a broad range of applications including commercial
recognizes those who have earned a GPA of 3.5
and formal concerns that inform their work. Through
and fine art contexts. Further professional
or above. To graduate with honors, students
frequently scheduled critiques and a developed artist
development is considered through looking at
must successfully complete six honors courses.
statement, an emphasis is placed on developing a
graduate schools, artist residencies, and employment
These students receive special recognition at
process of self-evaluation to clarify visual choices and
opportunities for photographers.
commencement, and their CVA transcript states that they have “participated with distinction.”
express and defend individual artistic points of view. Visiting artists, guest lecturers, pertinent articles, and relevant exhibitions/presentations supplement the Studio Thesis experience. Over the course of the semester students investigate exhibition design and prepare for the display of their work in the senior exhibition. All senior students are required to take this course in conjunction with their seminar thesis course.
Invitations to join the program are extended
EN RICH M ENT
Honors Program The Honors Program at CVA offers expanded opportunities for exceptional students who are curious, highly motivated, and interested in deeper and more self-directed study in liberal arts classes. Honors students work with the instructor in regularly scheduled courses to create a contract for an honors component, which supplements or replaces some regular course requirements. An honors component
CVA is a member of the National Collegiate
Honors Council (NCHC). CVA honors students are eligible to participate in study programs offered through NCHC.
For more information, contact Julie L’Enfant,
chair of liberal arts and director of the honors program, at jlenfant@cva.edu.
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Professional Practice
Career Center
German Exchange Program
CVA’s professional practice program serves
The Career Center supports students in their
The College of Visual Arts offers a student exchange
as a bridge between college and the art and
professional development, including assistance
with Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft
design professions, helping students to become
with graduate school research, grant application
und Kunst (HAWK), an art and design school in the
familiar with current professional practices in
procedures, job opportunity research, and practice
northern German city of Hildesheim. The duration of
their major fields. The Professional Writing and
interview sessions.
the exchange is typically two semesters. Students who
Rhetoric course builds students’ professional
go to HAWK can take a variety of studio courses and
writing and public speaking skills. Each student
coordinator at careers@cva.edu for more information
can also study the German language. This program
completes an internship in a professional art
about these services.
is open to all CVA juniors, but is especially suited
Students should contact the internship
and design setting during the junior year.
to graphic design majors. Applications are accepted
O FF- CAM PUS STU D IE S
Internships The goal of CVA’s internship program is to prepare students for art and design careers by providing meaningful work experiences, professional contacts in the community, and intellectually challenging opportunities. Students are held to high standards of performance in their internships, and have the full support of CVA during the internship experience.
Fashion Design in Paris
during the fall semester of the sophomore year. See the registrar to complete the Sudy and Travel Approval Form.
CVA participates in the Parsons Paris Mobility Program. CVA students who major in the Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies (IADS) program and who choose a concentration in Fashion may petition for entrance into the Parsons Paris sophomore level Fashion Design Program. Eligible students must have successfully completed the first year Foundation Program and the second year of the IADS curriculum with a 3.0 GPA. Students with a lower GPA may petition for admission upon the recommendation of two CVA faculty members.
Art in New York City CVA’s summer Art in New York City course introduces students to the Big Apple where they will explore the city and rich cultural points of interest. They will broaden their visual vocabulary by engaging in the culture of New York City, the major U.S. center of art and design. Students will visit museums, galleries, and artist and designer studios. This three-credit elective may be taken as a liberal arts credit and will include journaling, a visual mapping project, and presentation.
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Art in Paris
ACAD EMIC SU PP O R T
Every other year, CVA offers a semester-long course
Academic Advising
with travel to Paris during spring break. The course offers an in-depth study of the art and architecture, literature, and history of Paris. Students taking the class earn three credits in art history, humanities, or liberal arts. The curriculum introduces students to the cultural heritage of France through its art, literature, and history. Students investigate the influence of the French tradition on contemporary art and design through critical readings and visits to museums, galleries, studios, and other art spaces in both the Twin Cities and Paris.
Summer Degree Courses
Students are assigned an academic advisor, who is a full time faculty member, to assist them with course selection and planning. Academic advisors, along with the Registrar’s Office, provide guidance regarding academic procedure, guidelines, policy, and other support services as needed. CVA strongly recommends that students remain actively engaged with the academic advisor during their enrollment at the college. It is in the student’s best interest to establish a strong rapport with their academic advisor. The sequencing of the academic programs requires diligence from students in following the program requirements, and academic advisors provide
The college offers a limited selection of specialized
essential guidance and advice about how to remain on
studio and liberal arts courses in the summer for
track with the major program sequences.
admits, upper level studio and liberal arts electives,
lrc@cva.edu for more information.
Liberal Arts Tutor Within the LRC, liberal arts tutoring is available to support student learning in mastering writing skills with one-on-one tutoring to maximize student strengths that help reach academic goals. Liberal arts tutors help students become more skillful, confident, and resourceful by assisting with specific writing problems and class assignments as well as note taking and essential reading to meet academic challenges. Individual conferences are available during drop in hours or reserve an appointment by contacting the LRC.
Digital Tutor As part of CVA’s strong infrastructure of support
degree seeking students. These courses include second semester Foundation courses for spring
and seminars are also offered periodically. Contact
Learning Resource Center
services, a digital tutor is available in the LRC offering computer support for students. An upper level CVA
and Art in New York City (see off-campus description
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) at CVA makes
student who is a computer specialist is available for
for details).
every effort to help students succeed. The LRC offers
peer tutoring on a regular schedule each week during
learning enhancement and enrichment services
the academic year. Support documents on a variety of
to students including writing, digital tutor, and
computer topics are also available online at www.cva.
basic skills such as study skills, time management,
edu/current_students/digital_tips/.
research, and test taking skills. The resources of the LRC are designed to help students take full advantage of the variety of learning opportunities at CVA and not only to survive, but to thrive as they acquire new knowledge. Individual consultation is the usual way that students use the LRC; academic skills workshops
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6. File an Intent to Graduate form with the
TH E ACAD EMIC PRO G R AM
Registrar’s Office.
Graduation Requirements
7. Satisfy all financial obligations to the college.
Each student is solely responsible for satisfying all degree requirements listed in this catalog and
The registrar, in consultation with the department
detailed on each student’s individual program sheet.
chairs, makes a final review to ensure that all course requirements have been successfully completed in
Each candidate for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree must:
each student’s intended curriculum. Students must be
1. Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
officially registered in their chosen curriculum for at
2. Successfully complete the senior thesis
least two semesters before graduation in order to be
capstone courses.
eligible for a degree in that discipline.
3. Successfully complete one of the degree curricula
Students who are six credits or fewer short of
Senior Thesis Senior Thesis is the capstone experience at the College of Visual Arts. All students are required to successfully complete their thesis studies for graduation. This includes Professional Practices, Studio Thesis, and Seminar Thesis. These three courses have been designed to prepare and launch students for success upon graduation.
Graduation with Honors The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is conferred with
outlined in an official program sheet which was
completing graduation requirements after the spring
honors upon students who have maintained high
in effect from the year of matriculation, or later,
semester may participate in the commencement
academic excellence. Final graduation honors listed
at CVA. This presumes there has been no break
ceremony only if these courses are not in their major
on the diploma and the transcript depend on the
in attendance exceeding three consecutive years
concentration. The remaining course(s) must be
cumulative GPA at the time of degree completion.
and the student has filed no Change of Program
completed during the summer or the next semester
form. If there is a break in attendance exceeding
the courses are taught. Students who are short credits
Summa Cum Laude
3.90
three consecutive years, the student is bound by
at the time of the commencement ceremony receive
Magna Cum Laude
3.70
any new curricular requirements.
their diplomas at the end of the term in which all
Cum Laude
3.50
4. In order for any student to proceed to the final stages of the Studio Thesis, Professional
Practices, and the Thesis Seminar, i.e. exhibiting
confirm graduation status when the missing requirements are completed.
and presenting the thesis work, students need to earn at least a C in all three classes. When students have completed approximately 70% of their graded work, instructors will compute who has earned a C and hence is permitted to proceed to the final stage. 5. Successfully complete a minimum of 128 semester credits. The BFA program comprises 80 studio credits and 48 general education credits.
degree requirements listed above are met. Transcripts
Completion of Foundation Requirements
Textbook Notification Students will receive information at the time of registration each semester about the textbooks that will be recommended or required for courses, to the extent practicable. This information will be provided
All Foundation Program courses must be completed
either in written form or by link to an Internet site
successfully by the end of the freshman year in
containing the information.
order to enroll in sophomore level courses. First year students are required to repeat course failures or withdrawals by the end of the next academic year.
Level Reviews First First and third year program level reviews
All students must complete a minimum of 66
consist of two scheduled critiques that are required
semester credits in residence at CVA.
for all students. The first critique, that takes place at
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the conclusion of the first year Foundation Program,
related activities. The events will be held on these
a student seeks to gain grades, credit, or other
emphasizes critical thinking and presentation
evenings throughout the academic year. Panel
advantage by fraudulent means. It includes, but is
skills. The second critique, at the end of the fifth
discussions, gallery openings, and other special
not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, making multiple
semester, serves as an extension of the professional
events that will take place during these times take
submissions, facilitating academic dishonesty,
choice program begun in the Foundation year,
precedence over any other regularly occurring
stealing or defacing materials or other property, using
providing a check on the student’s choice of major
program or event.
materials in an unauthorized manner, and falsifying
and professional direction. Failure to attend and participate fully in any assigned level review will result in academic probation, loss of CVA scholarship funds for the following semester, and loss of privileges to participate in student exhibitions at CVA for one year. If an emergency situation arises that absolutely precludes participation in a scheduled review, the student must notify the Registrar immediately. Permission to make-up the review will rarely be granted, and only under the most unusual, compelling circumstances.
Change of Program
academic records. The following list provides
INSTRUC TIO NAL P O LICIE S
Academic Honor Code
examples of these kinds of behavior. It is meant to provide illustrations only and is not an exhaustive list.
I. Principles
Cheating
Every student at the College of Visual Arts must
1. Copying another student’s answers on a quiz or
adhere to high standards of honorable behavior. Academic work for all liberal arts and studio classes must be a student’s own, with appropriate credit given for use of the words, images, and ideas from other sources. If a student uses fraudulent means to obtain grades or other advantages in academic
exam. 2. Using notes or other source materials on a quiz or exam without the instructor’s permission. 3. Collaborating on a take-home exam meant to be completed individually. 4. Using electronic devices such as phones,
work, he or she has not truly gained in knowledge,
computers or calculators during an exam without
If a student wants to change his or her program
understanding, or skill. Grades, honors and other
the instructor’s permission.
of study, a Change of Program form must be filed
marks of achievement lose their meaning; the
and all requirements of the new program that are
reputation of the College of Visual Arts is diminished
in effect at the time of the change must be met.
and the value of its BFA degree reduced. It is therefore
The Change of Program form is available from
essential to the integrity of the college that every
a textbook for a homework assignment meant to
the Registrar’s Office. A change of curriculum
member of the community, including students,
be completed individually.
becomes official when the Change of Program
faculty, staff, and administration, uphold the highest
form is filed with the Registrar’s Office.
standards of academic integrity.
Common Time at CVA
II. Definition and Examples of Academic Dishonesty
Students are required to be available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. to participate
Upholding these standards requires an understanding
in college events and workshops such as gallery
of what is meant by academic dishonesty. Academic
openings, panel discussions, and student council-
dishonesty can be defined as any act whereby
5. Copying another student’s homework assignment. 6. Using answers from an instructor’s version of
Plagiarizing 1. Presenting for either a liberal arts or studio class the work of another without acknowledgement, as though it were your own. 2. Using the “cut and paste” method of constructing a paper from Internet or print sources without
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synthesizing the ideas to create your own independent thesis or identifying the sources. 3. Using information, ideas, or images from any
3. T heft or defacement of library books or other materials. 4. T heft of proprietary software.
source (Internet, book, article, a classmate’s research paper, or artwork) without proper attribution. 4. Using the exact words of another without using quotation marks and citing the source. 5. Paraphrasing the words of another without citing the source.
Making Multiple Submissions 1. Submitting, without prior permission, a paper, project, or other assignment completed in one class to fulfill a requirement for another class.
Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 1. A llowing another student to copy answers from
assignment, project, or paper. 3. Informing students in a later section of a class the questions on an exam.
Stealing or Defacing Materials or Other Property 1. T heft or defacement of any materials or property
Using Materials in an Unauthorized Manner 1. Unauthorized entry into college property such as classrooms, studios, computer labs, faculty offices, or library. 2. Unauthorized use or manipulation of studio equipment or computer programs.
Falsifying Academic Records 1. Alteration of grade books or files. 2. Use of personal relationships to gain grades or favors. 3. A ny attempt to obtain grades or credit through fraudulent means.
III. Process for Dealing with Violations of the Honor Code The College of Visual Arts will treat violations of the honor code with the utmost seriousness. If a student is accused of academic dishonesty, the student will be informed of the alleged violation and the evidence on which the allegation is based. If circumstances warrant, the instructor and relevant department
belonging to another student or member of the
chair, in consultation with the chief academic officer,
staff or faculty.
may decide on a penalty such as a failing grade or
2. T heft or defacement of any materials or property belonging to the college.
permanent record of reported student violations.
Students may appeal to the relevant department
chair. If dissatisfied with that decision, the student
your exam paper. 2. Giving or selling another student a completed
with the chief academic officer, who will maintain a
zero on the assignment or exam or a failing grade in the course. A record of the violation will be filed
may appeal to the chief academic officer. The decision from that office will be final. In special circumstances a student may appeal to a standing hearing committee. The chief academic officer will deal with second and subsequent violations of the honor code. Students may appeal decisions to the standing committee, the decision of which is final.
IV. Penalties for Violations Penalties for students found to have engaged in academic dishonesty may include: 1. A grade of F or 0 on an assignment, paper, or exam. 2. A grade of F for the course. 3. Suspension from the college. 4. Expulsion from the college.
Attendance Policy CVA’s attendance policy applies to all studio and liberal arts courses and is designed to be proactive. Absenteeism and tardiness often are indications of extenuating circumstances that need attention and support. Faculty are required to adhere to this policy, track their students’ attendance/tardiness, and make the appropriate referral to student support services, e.g., academic advisors and/or the Office for Student Life.
This policy will be consistently enforced
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by faculty and students will be apprised of this attendance policy at orientation. 1. Classes that meet two times per week recognize four absences as grounds for failure. 2. Classes that meet one time per week recognize three absences as grounds for failure. 3. Two tardies are equivalent to one absence. After fifteen minutes, the tardy becomes an absence. 4. A student will forfeit all rights and privileges for the course failed due to attendance and/or tardy absences. 5. Excused absences are granted only due to hospitalization and/or death in the family, or legally mandated activities such as military service or court appearances. Students are required to show documentation of their circumstance to their academic advisor. The Registrar’s Office will communicate information regarding excused absences to the appropriate faculty. 6. C VA recognizes all religions and will grant excused absences for documented religious holidays. Students are required to register the particular times and dates of these holidays at the beginning of each semester with the Office for Student Life. This office will communicate information regarding excused absences to the appropriate faculty. 7. Students are responsible for understanding this policy and tracking their own attendance and tardiness.
Academic Grievance Policy Academic grievances are complaints brought by students concerning the college’s provision of educational services affecting their role, progress, and status as students. Academic grievances must be based on an alleged violation of a college rule, policy, or established practice. This policy does not limit the college’s right to change rules, policies, or practices.
The Academic Grievance Policy does not apply
to conflicts related to complaints under the Student Conduct Code, to academic misconduct allegations, to sexual harassment complaints, or to any type of allegation other than an academic grievance, as defined above. The Student Conduct Code and other college policies are available on the college website.
The goal of the Academic Grievance Policy and
Procedures is to resolve conflicts through a simple and expeditious process, through informal resolution methods, if possible. Resolutions may include student reinstatement or other academic corrective action on behalf of the student, but may not include monetary compensation or disciplinary action against any college employee. Grievances involving an instructor’s judgment in assigning a grade based on academic performance may be resolved only through the informal resolution procedures set forth in this policy. See the full text of the Student Academic Grievance Policy and Procedures on the college website.
Credit Transfer CVA students are expected and encouraged to take all their courses at CVA. A specially designed, integrated,
and sequenced curriculum provides a well-rounded education for artists and designers. Once a student has matriculated at CVA, a student may transfer up to 12 credits for courses taken elsewhere, if the student passed with a grade of “C” or better. Any credits transferred are not calculated in a student’s grade point average.
Credit transfer from other institutions is not
automatic. Courses must be approved in advance by both the department chair and the registrar for the area of the course in question. The chair and the registrar will assess the reasons for the request and evaluate the proposed course in terms of a student’s program requirements. To be eligible for the credit transfer, the course must be from an institution accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency, must meet the standards of a comparable course at CVA, and the class time should be equivalent to a full semester length class at CVA. To secure approval for the credit transfer, a student must: 1. Obtain specific information about the proposed course, including the catalog description and syllabus. 2. Fill out a Course Substitution form (available in the Registrar’s Office), stating the reason for the request and describing the course in detail. 3. Obtain permission from the department chair and registrar. 4. Have the form signed by the department chair and the registrar.
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G R AD ES
Grading Criteria
WP
Withdraw Passing
0.0
are used toward fulfillment of the specific degree
Au
Audit
0.0
requirements, and the permanent record is closed as of the completion date.
F
Failure
0.0
Individual faculty evaluate and assign grades for
Fa
Attendance Failure
0.0
coursework performed within the structure of each
I
Incomplete
0.0
class. Each course has outcome objectives which
U
Unsatisfactory
0.0
students are expected to meet. These objectives and grading criteria are outlined in a course syllabus, which is given to students during the first week of class. At the end of each semester, students receive a grade for each course.
CVA provides faculty with the following
guidelines for grading and assigning grade point averages (GPA). Please note that in this grading system, “C” represents average work, meaning regular attendance, continued improvement, and successful accomplishment of course objectives. Passing Grades
Incompletes
President’s List Any student who passes 15 or more semester credits and attains a 3.50 grade point average or better for any one semester is placed on the President’s List.
A grade of incomplete is given by an instructor to
Credits earned from developmental coursework
indicate that a student has been unable to complete
(courses numbered below 100) do not qualify for the
his or her academic obligations due to unusual
15 credits required for the President’s List. The names
circumstances such as a long illness or a death in the
of the students making the list are announced by the
family. A Petition for Incomplete must be completed
Registrar’s Office at the end of each semester.
by the student and instructor and approved by the department chair and chief academic officer before the posting of final grades. Unless a specified time period is given by the instructor, an incomplete must
ACAD EMIC STAN D IN GS
Good Academic Standing
be made up no later than the start of the next semester.
Students are in good academic standing
A student is responsible for making arrangements with
if they maintain a cumulative grade point
the instructor to clear the incomplete.
average of at least 2.0. Students admitted to
GR ADE
DEFINITION
GR ADE POINTS
A
Excellent
4.0
A-
3.7
B+
3.3
B
Above Average
3.0
A grade that has been reported by the instructor to
B-
2.7
the registrar cannot be changed except in the case
C+
2.3
of clerical error or unless the grade was fraudulently
C
Average
2.0
obtained. All grades and credits stand as recorded
C-
1.7
in the registrar’s official records if changes are
D+
Below Average
1.3
not reported in writing within five years of the
D
1.0
last day of the semester in which the course was
CVA requires that students achieve a minimum
S
Satisfactory
0.0
taken. All courses taken before degree completion,
cumulative GPA of 2.0 to graduate. Students must
W
Withdrawal
0.0
with the exception of those numbered below 100,
complete their degree within six academic years
the college are assumed to be in good standing
Grade Change Policy
academically as long as they are not admitted under conditional acceptance conditions. Students should be aware that maintaining good academic standing does not automatically ensure continued financial aid eligibility.
Satisfactory Progress
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(twelve semesters) of full time study.
described below will appear on a student’s transcript.
probation will result in academic suspension.
Academic Warning
Academic Suspension
An academic warning is issued to a student whenever
A student who has been academically suspended from
the regular-term GPA is below 2.00. The Registrar’s
the college will be eligible for readmission after one
Office will notify a student of his or her academic
calendar year after the close of the term or semester
standing. The purpose of such a warning is to alert
that resulted in the suspension. A student returning
a student, even though he or she may currently be in
to the college after a suspension period must apply
good standing, that special effort be given before he
for readmission. A student who has attended another
or she falls into academic difficulty.
institution since last attendance at the college must
To enroll in any course, a C- or better must
have been achieved in all courses that are published prerequisite courses. A grade of incomplete does not satisfy the standard. Students receiving a D+ or less in a course that is a prerequisite must repeat the course before advancing to the next level of coursework. In special circumstances, permission may be granted by the appropriate departmental chair to waive this rule as long as the grade in question is not an F or I. As a general policy, courses at CVA are graded by letter grades (A, A-, B+, B, etc.). However, in certain courses, satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading may be more
meet the same admission requirements as a transfer
Academic Probation
appropriate. In this type of grading, satisfactory work
Academic probation is intended as a warning to
receives a grade of “S” on the student’s transcript, but
students who are not making the expected progress
does not count in the GPA. Satisfactory work counts
towards a degree completion. A student will be placed
towards the number of credits required for graduation.
on academic probation whenever the cumulative
Unsatisfactory work receives a grade of “U” and does
grade point average falls below 2.0. A student may
not count towards graduation.
be admitted conditionally or continue on probation. Under exceptional circumstances, a student may be
Probation and Dismissal When reading the rules listed below, the student must keep in mind that conditional acceptance, academic probation, suspension, and dismissal become effective at the end of the semester or term in which the student fails to attain the grade point average required. Although a student will normally receive official notification of such action, such notice is not a prerequisite to the student being placed on probation, suspension, or dismissed. It is the student’s responsibility to ascertain his or her academic status after the close of the semester. All academic actions
academically suspended from the college without first being placed on probation. Generally, a student
student. A student who returns to the college after an academic suspension is continued on probation, and the student must make a semester grade point average of at least 2.0 for each semester until the student is removed from probation. Failure to do so will result in academic dismissal. Failure to achieve an overall 2.0 by the end of the second semester of enrollment after suspension will also result in academic dismissal.
Academic Dismissal
on probation shall be removed from probation any
Academic dismissal usually indicates a level of
time the cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or
scholarship so low as to make the completion of a
above. (Students who are admitted on conditional
degree unlikely. It can also be used in instances where
acceptance are subject to different cumulative credit
behavior or aptitude deficiencies merit academic
requirements in order to achieve good standing.
intervention. A student must have a cumulative grade
point average of 2.0 by the end of his or her third year
A student on probation must make a semester
grade point average of at least 2.0 during the first
and throughout the fourth year in order to graduate.
semester and each succeeding semester until the
A student who fails to maintain this standard will be
student is removed from probation or the student
academically dismissed from the college. A student
will be academically suspended. Failure to achieve a
who has been academically suspended or dismissed
cumulative 2.0 by the end of the second semester of
may re-enter the college by a favorable action of the
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Academic Review Committee. Courses completed elsewhere by a student who has been academically suspended or dismissed may be submitted as evidence of academic competence on a petition to the Academic Review Committee for readmission. If readmitted, the student may receive degree credit for such course work. A student who has been removed from probation will be subject to new academic action in accordance with the preceding rules exactly as if the student had not been previously placed on probation, suspension, or dismissed.
Withdrawal from the College A student who must withdraw during a semester because of personal reasons should apply for college withdrawal in the Registrar’s Office. A student who withdraws from the college before the eleventh week and after the first six days of the semester receives a “W” grade for any courses attempted during the semester. Thereafter, and through the last days of instruction, a grade of “F” is assigned in all courses for which the student is registered unless the registrar indicates on the Withdrawal form that the student is withdrawing due to “extraordinary reasons.” A student withdrawing for extraordinary reasons, such as a death in the immediate family or a critical illness or accident, receives a grade of “ W” in all courses attempted during that semester. Any student who
Leave of Absence A leave of absence may be granted to a student who wishes to interrupt his or her education temporarily but plans to return after one or a maximum of two semesters. All requests for a leave of absence must be submitted in writing. The formal readmission process
Faculty complete a mid-term evaluation for each student and a Mid-term Deficiency form for any student who is not making satisfactory progress at mid-term.
Adding/Dropping Classes
is not required for students who have taken an official
Students wishing to change their schedules after
leave of absence. Leave of Absence forms are available
registering must fill out an Add/Drop Form. Students
in the Registrar’s Office.
may add or drop classes with no notation appearing on their academic record during the first six days of
Readmission Policy All former students who have been away from the college for one or more semesters must file an Application for Readmission. The form can be obtained through the Admissions Office. A student will be reinstated if he or she is in good academic
a semester. To add or drop a class during this period, students must obtain the signature of the instructor and their academic advisor on the Add/Drop form and return the form to the Registrar’s Office to process.
Withdrawing from a Class
standing. A student who has been academically
A student withdrawing from a class must process
suspended may be reinstated only after the Academic
an Add/Drop form with the Registrar’s Office
Review Committee has granted approval. Applicants
before the eleventh week of a semester. A student
who have been gone longer than three years must
withdrawing from a class any time after the first six
meet the degree requirements of the catalog in effect
days of a semester but before the eleventh week of a
upon their return. Certain time-sensitive courses may
semester receives a “W” grade on his or her academic
need to be repeated. All coursework completed over
transcript. No student may withdraw from a class
three years before readmission will be reviewed on a
once the eleventh week of the semester begins. Any
case-by-case basis.
withdrawal after the start of the eleventh week of the semester will be recorded as an “F” grade on
Mid-term Evaluation
leaves the college without withdrawing his or her
A student receives a mid-term evaluation from faculty
registration through regular channels receives the
to report the academic progress made in a class. The
grade earned through the end of the semester in all
evaluation identifies the student’s academic needs
courses for which he or she is registered.
and also recognizes the student’s academic success.
the academic transcript. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal from a class and will be recorded as an “F” grade on the student’s academic transcript.
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Credit Load Students should enroll for at least 15 credits per semester. To complete degree requirements within four years, students must complete four semesters of 15 credits, one semester of 15.5 credits and one semester of 16.5 credits, and two semesters of 18 credits each. 128 credits above the 100 level (not including developmental courses) are required for graduation.
Classification of Students
request of the student. Transcript Request forms can
small businesses, and the arts.
be obtained both in the Registrar’s Office and from
the CVA website.
community through exhibitions, public lectures, and discussions. The schedule include sixteen annual
FACILITIE S
Technology Computers play a vital role in educating CVA’s accomplished. The integration of technology into the college’s curriculum provides students with the creative and technical skills needed to generate complex visual work. CVA students have access
as follows:
to four networked MacPro computer labs with
Foundation - 0 to 29 credits completed.
Internet access through multiple T1 connections,
Sophomore - 30 to 59 credits completed.
file and print servers, film and flatbed scanners,
Junior - 60 to 89 credits completed.
and high quality laser printers. Adobe Creative
Senior - 90 or more credits completed.
Suite is an essential feature of the student lab software, which supports a wide range of CVA
The typical class size for studio courses at the college
coursework. The computer labs also offer extended hours for working on class assignments.
is 10-16 students (16 students maximum) and 18-22 students in liberal art classes (24 students maximum).
Transcripts
exhibitions including student, alumni, and faculty shows, as well as three high school exhibitions, regional invitational’s, two national exhibitions, and public art installations.
students to be visually, verbally, and technologically
At the end of each semester students are classified
Average/Maximum Class Size
Gallery programming engages students and the
CVA Library The library offers students a comfortable setting for research and study. The collection consists of over 10,000 books, 31,000 slides, and 300 video recordings. The library currently receives 40 journals, with over 4900 back issues, and has a Special Collection of rare monographs and 170 Artists’ Books. Students have access to over forty online databases, including Alexandria (the CVA Library online catalog), Art Index Full Text, Oxford Art Online, EBSCO Academic Search Premier, Proquest Newsstand Complete, and ARTstor (image database).
CVA Gallery The CVA gallery program has a comprehensive schedule that balances both academic and community
Computers with word-processing and Internet
access make the library an ideal spot for researching, writing papers, checking email, and more. The staff is available to assist students with their research, including processing interlibrary loan requests for
Copies of student transcripts are available upon
exhibitions, represents work from all disciplines at the
written request to the Registrar’s Office. Official
college, serves emerging to established artists, and
transcripts are $4.00 per copy and unofficial
presents local, regional, and national work.
transcripts are $2.00 per copy. Transcripts may be
Because of its location at the corner of Western and
Photography Labs
withheld if a student has not met financial obligations
Selby avenues, the CVA Gallery creates a nexus among
The college’s photography facilities allow both
at the college. Transcripts are sent only at the written
neighborhood residences, community organizations,
beginning and advanced students to work in a well-
materials not available at CVA.
Academic Information ¬ 70 equipped environment that fosters the exploration of
for finished work, light table, and cutting area. This
course. Students who have completed this course and
individual photographic vision. These facilities can be
area is also used for water-based screen-printing
gone through our extensive safety training sessions
used for traditional black and white, traditional color,
and has a vacuum table with a one-armed squeegee
have unlimited access during open shop hours.
digital, and alternative photographic processes.
and a wash-out station. The printmaking office for
Students at all levels of their programs use the
instructors and the shop technician is easily accessed
facilities to build stretchers for paintings, supports for
large shooting studio, lighting equipment, seamless
by students and located directly off of this classroom.
photographs, and alternative surfaces to carve, draw,
backdrops, reflectors, tripods, and other gear
The main ventilated shop houses our three stationary
and paint on. Printmaking students use the shop to
necessary for studio work. It functions as the photo
etching presses, the largest press can accommodate
cut their metal plates.
classroom as well. Also located in the Western
paper larger than 30 by 40 inches. There is a fourth
Building are the dry mounting, matte cutting, copy
portable etching press on wheels, lithography press
with a full metal and wood shop. Students learn
camera rooms, and the photo faculty office. Adjacent
and accompanying equipment, tools, and supplies.
the fundamentals of welding fabrication, surface
to the Photo Studio is the Digital Darkroom, housing
treatments for metal, and how to structure a sturdy
computers, scanners, and our state of the art Epson
oil-based and water-based inks, newsprint, and
metal armature for lasting sculptural pieces. The
inkjet photo printers, allowing printing with archival
recyclable rags. This area is equipped for intaglio,
wood area is fully equipped for cutting, sanding, and
pigment based inks.
lithography, monotype, embossing, collage and
shaping wood through a wide range of equipment
CVA’s Western Building Photo Studio houses a
New state of the art photo studios include the
The college provides supplies such as consumable
The college’s sculpture facility is furnished
collagraph techniques. We have additional smaller
and assorted hand tools. An outdoor work area
college’s black and white and color darkrooms, film
shops devoted to our Vandercook letterpress and
immediately adjacent to the shop allows students
processing area, photo student lounge, and equipment
type, a book press, and relief/woodblock proofing
to explore larger scale approaches and provides
check out counter. Small, medium, and large format
presses and also a darkroom with two larger exposure
additional individual workspace. The outdoor
cameras, video cameras, darkroom kits, and other
units and two portable units. Our courses beyond the
grounds around the Summit Building also offer an
equipment can be accessed. Our newest facility is the
Introduction to Printmaking include photographic
exquisite exhibition and critique space for sculpture.
Alternative Process Darkroom located adjacent to
techniques as part of the curriculum e.g. photo
The classroom in Grotto provides sculpture students
the film processing area. Here students can explore
screen-printing, photo litho plates, intaglio, relief,
with an extended work and critique space.
the fascinating world of such historical processes as
and letterpress photo-polymer plates such as Solar
cyanotype, Van Dyke, gum bichromate, platinum
and KM73 and also intaglio ImagOn photo polymer
classroom, which is fully equipped with a plaster
and palladium, and hand-applied liquid emulsions on
film. CVA’s Printmaking Shop has well defined safety
mixing area and additional storage space for work
alternative surfaces.
protocols and the shops are always supervised during
in progress. To insure the safety of students working
student access.
in the shop and to further assist students, a highly
Printmaking Shop The college’s printmaking shops revolve around
Moldmaking and casting take place in the Grotto
skilled technician, who is also a professional sculptor,
Sculpture Studio
an efficient classroom with large work tables for
CVA’s Sculpture Studio is available to all CVA students
drawing, carving, and critique and has display walls
who have completed the Introduction to Sculpture
is available during all open shop hours.
Institutional Policies
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BAN O N FIR E AR MS CVA prohibits its faculty, staff, students, and guests
E XHIB ITIO N AN D PU B LICATIO N O F WO R K
from carrying, possessing and/or storing firearms on
The college encourages students to display their
CVA’s premises.
artwork in campus buildings throughout their enrollment. A student must first receive approval
CRIM E AWAR EN ESS AN D CAM PUS SECU RIT Y AC T O F 1 9 9 0 CVA is in compliance with all aspects of the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990. The full text of these policies is available on the college website.
DISABILIT Y P O LICY
before displaying any work on campus. Department chairs are responsible for the work exhibited in the CVA buildings as follows: Summit Building: Chair, Graphic Design Summit lobby: Coordinator, Printmaking and Chair, Photography
The college provides a supportive environment for students with disabilities. The Office for Student Life
Western Studios:
coordinates disability services. A student needing
Chair, Foundation Studies and Chair, Photography
accommodations must contact the director for student life for more information.
CVA Library: Chair, Fine Arts and Chair, Photography Grotto Studios: Chair, Fine Arts Blair Arcade: Coordinator, Fashion Design Student Lounge: Student exhibition space for all departments
Any student wishing to display sculpture or an installation involving three-dimensional objects should also consult with the sculpture technician for safety and durability assurances.
The college does not assume any liability,
absent a written agreement between the student and the college to the contrary. It is recommended that a student properly secure and otherwise take appropriate measures to minimize any risk of loss or damage to the work and to the college’s property. It is also the student’s responsibility to take down any work and clean up after the work has been displayed. A student causing damage to property in the course of displaying work may be charged for repairs.
The College of Visual Arts recognizes and values
students’ rights in works of art and design produced by them while enrolled in its academic programs. From time to time, the college may select student work for display on the college’s website or in college publications. Each student is asked to sign a copyright permission form granting CVA permission for these uses of student work. Throughout the year, CVA authorizes the photographing of campus activities for publication in college materials. Any student who does not wish to have a photograph of him or her used by the college must notify the director for student life of this decision at the time of registration.
FERPA and Confidentiality of Student Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires institutions to notify students of their rights regarding confidentiality of their records.
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These rights include: 1. T he right to limit disclosure of a student’s record 2. T he right to inspect and review the educational records that an institution keeps on a student 3. T he right to amend a record or append a statement to the record 4. T he right to file a complaint with the FERPA office in Washington, D.C. CVA protects the privacy of education records,
G RIE VAN CE PRO CED U R E S
MILITARY SERVICE
A student seeking information on the college’s
The College of Visual Arts recognizes and appreciates
grievance procedure, sexual harassment and violence
the important contributions made by our enlisted men
prevention program, crime awareness and campus
and women in the service of our country. It is possible
security program, and drug and alcohol abuse
that some CVA students in the National Guard and
prevention program should consult the college’s
Reserves will be called to active duty. In support of
website for the full text of these and other policies.
these students, CVA has developed procedures that will provide necessary flexibility to each student.
H E ALTH INSU R AN CE
establishes the right of students to inspect and review
While every safety precaution is taken, the production
their education records, and provides guidelines
of art and design involves potentially hazardous
for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data
techniques. All students are required to have some
through formal or informal hearings. Copies of CVA’s
form of comprehensive health insurance. Students
policy regarding FERPA and procedures used by the
may obtain health insurance through their family,
college to comply with the Act can be obtained from
employer, or individual policy. Students must confirm
the Registrar’s Office.
coverage during final validation each semester. A
student may request information from the Office for
Student directory information will be released
at the discretion of the Registrar’s Office unless the
Student Life about medical insurance brokers who
student specifically requests in writing that directory
market student medical insurance coverage. During
information be withheld. Requests to withhold
final validation, students are also required to provide
directory information must be renewed annually with
current emergency contact information.
the Registrar’s Office. Directory information includes name, address, telephone number, class level, photo ID picture, dates of attendance at CVA, degree and awards received, major field(s) of study, and participation in organizations and activities approved or otherwise established by the college. All other information is defined as confidential and cannot be released without the student’s written authorization.
IM M U NIZ ATIO N L AW
Students will have the following options: 1. Withdraw from the entire semester and 100% of the tuition and fees will be reversed. 2. Petition for incompletes will be considered after the 12th week of classes.
a. If arrangements are made for incompletes in courses (to be made up later), the registration would remain and tuition and fees would be assessed in full.
b. If arrangements are made for incompletes in a few courses, the registration for those courses would remain and tuition and fees would be assessed. Courses which incompletes cannot be arranged will be
Minnesota State Law requires students to have certain
dropped and the tuition and fees would be
immunizations in order to be enrolled in most post-
reversed.
secondary educational institutions. Students may not enroll at the college until a completed immunization
Financial aid is refunded in accordance with existing
form as been submitted. The immunization form is
CVA and Federal policies for each of the situations.
available from the Admissions Office. Immunization
These procedures do not apply to reservists who are
information will be kept in the student’s confidential
fulfilling their annual two-week active duty.
file with the registrar.
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N O SM O KIN G P O LICY
SAFET Y O N CAM PUS
All CVA buildings are smoke-free. Smoking is
Equipment and Materials
permitted outdoors only in designated areas. Care should be taken to properly extinguish and dispose of matches, cigarettes, and other materials.
N O ISE CO NTRO L
physical plant and the director for student life should be notified immediately of any student injury or
Safe work habits and the awareness and knowledge of
illness occurring on campus
safety rules and policies are a condition of a student’s enrollment at the college.
college buildings, as noise interferes with classes in
operating of tools and the handling of hazardous
session and the work of the staff and faculty members.
materials. Students are required to attend training
While in any of the campus buildings, students should
sessions and abide by the rules and policies. These
use headphones when listening to music. Students
rules and policies will be enforced and failure to
may listen to music during studio sessions at the
comply can result in reprimand, suspension, or
discretion of the faculty.
expulsion. The technicians or faculty have the final
All students will receive training in the safe
word in safe practices and reserve the right to remove
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, or veteran status in the administration of its education policies, employment practices, admission policies, scholarships, loans, and other college administered programs.
personnel arrive. The executive director of safety and
dangerous techniques and practices.
The college does not discriminate on the basis of
person should not be moved until trained medical
The production of art and design involves potentially
Loud music and noise should be kept at a minimum in
N O N - DISCRIMINATIO N P O LICY
In the case of a head, neck or spinal injury, the injured
any student from an unsafe situation or who is violating safety protocol.
The college is committed to providing students,
faculty, and staff a safe environment in which to learn, teach, and work. We require the assistance of everyone in our community to have safe habits and prevent accidents.
Accidents and Illnesses
Security on Campus College work-study students will be on duty and answering the phone on the first floor of the Summit Building and Blair Arcade on Monday through Thursday evenings. The college provides two uniformed security officer to ensure the safety of the students, faculty, staff, and facilities. During the fall and spring semesters, the officers are on campus Monday through Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. During these hours, campus security can be reached at 612.839.3505.
The security officer makes scheduled rounds to
all five buildings during his/her shifts. During his/her rounds, the guard checks to make sure all buildings are secure, all doors functioning properly, and assist students and faculty with any questions they may have.
Despite continued vigilance towards creating a safe
working environment, accidents sometimes happen or
fob. Students are issued a key fob at registration and
a person may become ill while on campus. If someone
should always carry the key fob to gain access. All
suffers a life-threatening or serious injury or illness,
students, faculty, and staff are required to carry a
call 911 immediately and then notify the executive
college identification card while on campus and may
director of safety and physical plant. During evening
be asked by the security officer or student monitors to
or weekend hours, notify the campus security officer.
show their CVA ID.
The college buildings are accessible only by key
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College Identification Card Policy
STU D ENT CO N DUC T CO D E
In an effort to promote a safe and secure learning
The college has a Student Conduct Code that affirms
environment for the College of Visual Arts
certain basic principles and standards of behavior
community, the college has implemented an
that underlie its educational purpose. These include
Identification Card Policy that requires students, staff,
the recognition and preservation of basic human
and faculty to carry the card with them whenever
dignity, the freedom of expression, equal opportunity,
they are on college premises or attending off-campus
and civil discourse, academic integrity, a sustained
events sponsored by CVA. Alumni using college
atmosphere of safety, respect for policies, rules,
facilities are also required to have an ID card. All ID
regulations, and standards set forth by the college,
cards must be validated by the Registrar’s Office with
its academic divisions, and the federal, state, and city
a sticker for the current semester.
governments. Any violation will result in disciplinary action. A copy of the Student Conduct Code is
Wireless Emergency Notification System CVA has a Wireless Emergency Notification System
available on the college’s website.
STU D ENT- RIG HT-TO - K N OW
(CVAlerts!) that will be used to notify students,
The college is in full compliance with the Student
faculty, and staff of emergencies on campus and
Right-to-Know Act, which states that publication
cancellations of classes and closings because of snow
of graduation rates for students entering CVA as
and other weather conditions. Notifications can be
first-time freshmen must be made available upon
delivered by email, by text message, or both. Students
request. The college’s graduation rates are available
should follow the link on the CVA website to register
to all prospective students upon request from the
for the CVAlerts! system.
Registrar’s Office.
Community Outreach
Community Outreach ¬ 77
CVA CO M M U NIT Y ED UCATIO N MISSIO N Advancing the value of art and design in the community.
AD U LT CO M M U NIT Y ED UCATIO N Adult education at the College of Visual Arts will introduce you to new trends, technology, and talents through innovative programming aimed at enhancing your personal and professional creativity and interests.
Benefit from the strengths of CVA as we know
best – illustration, graphic design, fine arts, liberal arts, fashion design, and photography. Practicing professionals within the art and design community introduce new course offerings each semester.
Our classes will make you better at who you are
and what you do.
HIG H SCH O O L SU M M ER INTENSIVE The College of Visual Arts’ high school summer classes are designed to challenge the curiosity and interest of young artists and designers of tomorrow.
High school classes are studio based, motivating
learners to develop new skills and a sense of confidence within the college environment. Youth classes are packed with creative energy – allowing the participant to explore and express their ideas while gaining knowledge about the world of art and design.
CVA instructors use innovative and exciting approaches to engage students, and are professional artists and designers committed to excellence in education. Bring your imagination to life on our campus.
Administration
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CO LLEG E O F VISUAL AR TS B OAR D O F TRUSTEES
CAM PUS O FFICERS
James Rubenstein, Chair
President and Chief Academic Officer
Attorney, Moss & Barnett
aledy@cva.edu
Andrea Specht, Vice-Chair
Susan A. Short, PhD
Executive Director, Bloomington Theatre
Vice President and General Counsel
and Art Center
Administration and Institutional Research
Ann Ledy
sshort@cva.edu
Stephen P. Patrick, Secretary President and CEO, BWBR Architects, Inc.
Gretchen Koehn, Treasurer President, ExecTeam, LLC
Judith Beck Community Member
Kit Richardson Principal, Schafer Richardson
Jean Vukas Roberts Vice President Development, The Saint Paul Foundation
ACAD EMIC LE AD ERS
John Marshall Associate Professor, Photography Chair, Photography marshall@cva.edu
Lynda Monick-Isenberg Professor, Foundation Drawing Chair, Foundation Studies lmi@cva.edu
James O’Brien Assistant Professor, Illustration
John DuFresne
Chair, Illustration
Professor, Graphic Design
jobrien@cva.edu
Chair, Graphic Design dufresne@cva.edu
Maria Santiago Professor, Printmaking
Julie L’Enfant, PhD
Coordinator, Printmaking
Professor, Art History
santiago@cva.edu
Chair, Liberal Arts jlenfant@cva.edu
Christina Schmid, PhD Assistant Professor, Liberal Arts
Valerie Jenkins
Coordinator, Senior Thesis
Associate Professor, Drawing and Painting
schmid@cva.edu
Chair, Fine Arts vjenkins@cva.edu
Ellen Skoro Adjunct Instructor, Photography
Jessika Madison-Kennedy
Coordinator, Photography
Adjunct Instructor, IADS
eskoro@cva.edu
Coordinator, Fashion jmk@cva.edu
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FACU LT Y
Michelle McCreery
Pamela Valfer
Foundation Faculty
Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
MFA, University of Minnesota
MFA, University of Minnesota
Lynda Monick-Isenberg
BFA, Central Missouri State University
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Professor, Foundation Drawing and Chair,
Teaches 2-D Design/Digital and Color and Digital
Teaches Drawing 1, Drawing 2, and Advanced
Foundation Studies
Applications
Works on Paper
MA, University of Minnesota
BA, College of St. Catherine
Barb Nei
Teaches Drawing 1, Drawing 2 and Teaching Artist
Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
Theory and Teaching Artist Practicum
MFA, University of Minnesota
BA, Macalester College
Abbi Allan
Teaches Orientation to Art and Design
Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Tom Oliphant
BFA, NY State School of Ceramics, Art and Design,
Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
Alfred University
MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art
Teaches Orientation to Art and Design
B. Arch, University of Minnesota
Teaches 3-D Design Elements and 3D Design
Pat Benincasa
Principles
Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
MFA, MA, Wayne State University
Steve Stenzel
BFA, Michigan State University
Adjunct Instructor, Foundation Studies
Teaches 3-D Design Elements and 3D Design
MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Principles
BFA, College of Visual Arts
Teaches 2-D Design/Digital and Color and Digital
Edward Charbonneau
Applications
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BFA, College of Visual Arts Teaches Drawing 1 and Drawing 2
Liberal Arts Faculty Julie L’Enfant Professor and Chair, Liberal Arts PhD, University of Minnesota PhD, MA, BA, Louisiana State University MA, University of New Orleans Teaches Renaissance through Modern Art History, Art in Paris, and Art Since 1945
Susan Snyder Austin Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts MA, University of Vermont BA, New York University Teaches College Expository Writing and Academic Research and Writing
Robert Bergad Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts PhD, University of Minnesota BA, West Virginia University Teaches Botany Through Art
Administration ¬ 81
Keith Braafladt
Kelly Hulander
Kolean Pitner
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
BA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
BS, Michigan State University
MS, Pratt Institute
Teaches Science, Art, and Technology
MA, BA, University of Minnesota
BFA, BS, Kansas State University
Teaches College Expository Writing, Academic
Teaches History of Graphic Design and History
Sarah Campbell
Research and Writing, and Gothic and British
of Illustration
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Literature
Christina Schmid
MA, BA, University of St. Thomas Teaches Prehistoric through Gothic Art History and
Kathy Jenson
Assistant Professor, Liberal Arts
Renaissance through Modern Art History
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Coordinator, Senior Thesis
MBA, University of St. Thomas
PhD, University of Minnesota
Sheila Dickinson
BS, North Dakota State University
BA, Magister Degree, Karl Franzens University,
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Teaches Introduction to Marketing
Graz, Austria
PhD, National University of Ireland, Galway
Teaches Writing and Rhetoric, Contemporary Issues
BA, St. Olaf College
Jennifer Manion
in Art, Philosophy and Literature of Postmodernism,
Teaches Art Since 1945
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Seminar Thesis
PhD, MA, John Hopkins University
Barbara Horlbeck
BA, Wellesley College
Susan A. Short
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Teaches Introduction to Philosophy
Associate Professor and Vice President
MA, University of St. Thomas
PhD, JD, MA, BA, University of Minnesota
BA, Wheaton College
Paula McCartney
Teaches Asian Art and Culture
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Teaches Human Origins and Art and the Law
MFA, San Francisco Art Institute
Anna Tahinci
Kirk Horsted
BFA, Empire State College
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Teaches History of Photography
PHD. DEA (Master’s) at University of Paris I,
MA, Hamline University
Panthéon-Sorbonne
BA, St. Olaf College
Rene Meyer-Grimberg
MA, University of Athens
Teaches Advertising
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
BA, University of Paris IV, Nanterre
MA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Teaches Introduction to French
BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Teaches History of Film
Administration ¬ 82
Thomas Westbrook
Edward Charbonneau
Josh Johnson
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
BA, University of Minnesota
MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
MFA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Teaches Visual Geometry
BFA, College of Visual Arts
BFA, University of North Dakota
Teaches Non-Traditional Drawing
Teaches Sculpture
Vera Ming Wong
Stacey Davidson
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
Barbara Kreft
BA, BFA Swarthmore
MFA, Maryland Institute of Art
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
Teaches Botany Through Art
BFA, University of Cincinnati
MFA, Hochschule fur Bildende Kunste
Teaches Figure Painting
Berlin, Germany
Kara ZumBahlen
Teaches Narrative and Painting as Abstraction
Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts
Andy Ducett
MA, University of St. Thomas
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
Maria Santiago
BA, University of Minnesota-Duluth
MFA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champign
Professor, Fine Arts and Coordinator, Printmaking
Teaches Prehistoric through Gothic Art History and
BFA, University of Wisconsin, Stout
MFA, Rochester Institute of Technology
Renaissance through Modern Art History
Teaches Installation Art
BS, Nazareth College of Rochester Teaches Introduction to Printmaking, Intaglio,
Fine Arts Faculty Valerie Jenkins Associate Professor, Drawing/Painting and Chair, Fine Arts MFA, University of Minnesota BFA, Grand Valley State University Teaches Introduction to Fine Arts and Professional Practices
Margaret Bussey Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts MFA, University of Minnesota BS, University of Minnesota BA, College of William and Mary Teaches Figure Drawing
John Finkler
Relief/Monotype
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts MA, Eastern Illinois University
Amy Toscani
BFA, University of Wisconsin, Stout
Adjunct Instructor Fine Arts
BA, Moorhead State University
MFA,BFA, Ohio University
Teaches Digital Portfolio for Fine Art
BFA, Ohio University Teaches Introduction to Sculptural Practices
Valerie Frank
Adjunct Instructor, Fine Arts
Pam Valfer
MFA, University of New Mexico
Adjunct Instructor Fine Arts
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
MFA, University of Minnesota
Teaches Introduction to Painting and Figure Painting
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Teaches Contemporary Approaches to Drawing
Administration ¬ 83
Graphic Design Faculty John DuFresne Professor, Graphic Design and Chair, Graphic Design MA, Mankato State University BFA, University of Wisconsin-Superior Teaches Graphic Imagery, Introduction to Graphic Design Studio Thesis, Introduction to Typography, and Graphic Design Studio Thesis
Ryan Bridge Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design BS, Art Institutes International Minnesota Teaches Advanced Interactive Applications
Jo Davison Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design BED, University of Minnesota
Patrick Maun
Nancy Carlson
Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design
Adjunct Instructor, Illustration
MA, University of Applied Art, Vienna, Austria
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Teaches Digital Imagery
Teaches Children’s Book
Gordon McIntyre-Lee
L.K. Hanson
Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design
Adjunct Instructor, Illustration
BFA, College of Visual Arts
BA, St. Olaf College
Teaches Interdisciplinary Digital Applications
Teaches Hand Lettering
Greg Pickman Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design
Rick Peterson
BFA, Art Center College of Design
Adjunct Instructor, Illustration
Teaches Graphic Design Systems
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Teaches Illustration Concepts and Hand Lettering
Michael Skjei Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design
Andrew Powell
BA, Moorhead State University
Adjunct Instructor, Illustration
Teaches Intermediate Typography
BFA, Washington University Teaches Hand Lettering and Professional Practices
Teaches Advanced Typography and Professional
Illustration Faculty
Practices
James O’Brien Assistant Professor, Illustration and Chair,
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies (IADS)
Kenton Hanson
Illustration
Ann Ledy
Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design
MFA, University of Hartford
President and Chief Academic Officer and Chair,
BA, Moorhead State University
MA, Syracuse University
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies
Teaches Introduction to Interactive Media
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
MFA, Pratt Institute
Teaches Introduction to Studio Thesis, Thesis for
BFA, University of Minnesota
Liina Lundin
Illustrators, Digital Illustration, and Digital Portfolio
Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design
Mark Caligiuri
BFA, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Francesca Buchko
Adjunct Instructor, IADS
Teaches Graphic Design
Adjunct Instructor, Illustration
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Teaches Introduction to Sewing
Teaches Concept Art & Character Design
Administration ¬ 84
Jessika Madison-Kennedy
Cheryl Wilgren Clyne
Ellen Skoro
Adjunct Instructor, IADS
Adjunct Instructor, Photography
Adjunct Instructor, Photography and Coordinator,
PGC, London College of Fashion
MFA, BS University of Minnesota
Photography
BS, University of Minnesota
Teaches Introduction to Video
MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Teaches Introduction to Fashion Studio Thesis,
BA, Columbus College of Art and Design
Professional Pattern/Construction Techniques,
John Finkler
Teaches Introduction to Photography and
Studio Thesis for Fashion, Professional Practices
Adjunct Instructor, Photography
Introduction to Photo Studio Thesis
MA, Eastern Illinois University
Jana Lee Pullman
BFA, University of Wisconsin, Stout
Adjunct Instructor, IADS
BA, Moorhead State University
BFA, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Teaches Digital Portfolio for Photography
AD MINISTR ATIVE STAFF
Administrative Support Nancy DeBernardi, Executive Assistant
Teaches The Book
Linda Gammell Jeff Rathermel
Adjunct Instructor, Photography
Adjunct Instructor, IADS
MFA, BA, University of Minnesota
MFA, University of Minnesota
Teaches Traditional Color Processes and Advanced
BFA, University of Minnesota
Photographic Techniques
MA, University of Minnesota BS, University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointTeaches
Terry Gydesen
The Book
Adjunct Instructor, Photography Teaches Professional Photo Applications
Photography Faculty John Marshall Associate Professor, Photography and Chair, Photography MFA, BFA, University of Minnesota Teaches Alternative Photographic Processes and
Justin Newhall
Admissions Elyan Paz, Director of Admissions Deborah Getsug, Admissions Counselor Amanda Wellner, Admissions Counselor
Business Office Sibyl Roche, Controller Joe Keegan, Accounting Assistant
Adjunct Instructor, Photography MFA, University of Minnesota BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Teaches Digital Photography
Community Education Susan Robinson, Community Education Coordinator and Assistant to the President
Introduction to Advanced Photographic Techniques
William Clark Adjunct Instructor, Photography Teaches Professional Photo Applications
Ryan Philippi
Computers/Technology
Adjunct Instructor, Photography
Barbara Szurek, Executive Director
MFA, California Institute of the Arts
BA, University of Minnesota
Jerome Strand, Computer Specialist Carol Zen, Macintosh Support Specialist
Teaches Introduction to Video Production
of Technology
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Development
Physical Plant
C. Scott Winter, Director of Advancement Susan Maki, Grants Manager
Shawn Leko, Executive Director of Safety
and Physical Plant
Grant Mason, Maintenance Assistant
External Relations Demeri C. Mullikin, Director of External
Relations, Alumni Relations
Dj Vail, Website and Marketing Coordinator
Financial Aid David Woodward, Financial Aid Director Val Youngquist, Assistant Director of
Colin Bridges, Printmaking Technician
Registrar Lois Caneday, Registrar Thea Munoz, Registrar’s Assistant
Sculpture Studio Asa Hoyt, Sculpture Technician
Financial Aid
Gallery Rosemary Kimball, Gallery Director
Printmaking Shop
and Special Events Coordinator
Internships Kristina Mooney, Internship Coordinator
Library Kathryn Heuer, Library Director Jean Curtis-Neitz, Assistant Librarian
Photography Facilities Steve Stenzel, Photography Lab Coordinator
Student Life Anne White, Director for Student Life
Building & Access
Building & Access ¬ 87
LO CATIO NS AN D CO NTAC TS Located in Saint Paul’s historic Summit Avenue and Ramsey Hill neighborhoods, the CVA campus comprises five buildings and offers students access to an architecturally inspiring and efficient learning environment.
The Summit Building houses administrative and faculty offices, graphic design, illustration, sculpture and printmaking studios, computer labs, and liberal arts classrooms. MAILING ADDRESS: 344 Summit Avenue,
Saint Paul, MN 55102
TELEPHONE: 651.757.4000 or 800.224.1536 FAX: 651.757.4010
The CVA Library has the library, a small computer lab, and additional faculty and administrative offices. ADDRESS: 394 Dayton Avenue TELEPHONE: 651.757.4060 FAX: 651.310.0590
The Grotto Studios have additional drawing, painting, and three-dimensional studios. ADDRESS: 760 Selby Avenue TELEPHONE: Faculty 651.757.4076; Student
651.757.4075
SCH EDU LED H O U RS
Emergency College Closings In the event of an emergency college closing due to weather or for other reasons, a text message and/or an email will be sent to all subscribers through the college’s Wireless Emergency Notification System, CVAlerts! Students are strongly encouraged to sign up for CVAlerts! through the link on the college’s website. An announcement will also be made on WCCO radio (AM 830), on WCCO-TV (Channel 4) and also the WCCO-TV website www. wcco.com/ schoolclosings. As soon as possible a separate message will be recorded on the main CVA answering machine (651.757.4000) and a message will be displayed on the CVA home page.
If the college closes because of a severe
snowstorm, the school will be closed for the entire
Building hours are posted on each facility and are also
day, even if the weather “emergency” ends during
The Western Building houses the CVA Gallery
listed on the CVA homepage www.cva.edu. Students
the day. If a snowstorm begins after the start of
and drawing, painting, photography, and foundation
are encouraged to work on their projects in campus
the academic day, the administration may decide
studios.
buildings after their classes, but should be courteous
conditions warrant canceling afternoon and evening
in regards to noise, as some classes may still be in
classes. An announcement will be made through
ADDRESS: 173 Western Avenue North
session. Students must leave the buildings promptly
CVAlerts! and on WCCO radio, and paper notices of
TELEPHONE: Faculty 651.757.4081; Gallery
at closing time and should anticipate cleaning up or
the early closure will be posted on the entrance doors
651.757.4080; Student Lounge 651.757.4085
ending work well before they are asked to leave.
throughout the CVA campus.
Blair Arcade houses the Student Lounge; the Learning Resource Center, Digital Tutor, and Bridge Program; the Fashion Design program’s classroom, and the Foundation 2-D-Color/Digital classroom. ADDRESS: 165 Western Avenue North TELEPHONE: 651.757.4090
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E VACUATIO N PRO CED U R ES Evacuation of a building may be necessary due to fire, natural gas leak, or other unforeseen circumstances or emergencies. All building occupants must leave if they hear the fire alarm or if they are being verbally
Individuals should remain at the designated area until the all-clear signal is given or until the emergency is over.
SE VER E WE ATH ER PRO CED U R E S
MAINTENAN CE O F WO R K AR E AS Students are expected to maintain a neat and clean appearance of all work areas throughout the campus. Students working on projects must remove their materials and dispose of their trash properly.
directed by a staff or faculty member to evacuate the
Conditions that lead to severe weather can occur at
Materials left in any building will be removed at
building. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors must
any time during the year. It is important for members
the discretion of the maintenance staff. Students
leave immediately via the nearest exit and proceed to
of the CVA community to know what to do in the case
mistreating or defacing college facilities, furniture, or
the following designated waiting areas.
of a tornado or severe thunderstorm. If threatening
equipment will be responsible for mandatory financial
weather is approaching the CVA campus individuals
restitution.
should seek shelter in the following areas:
CVA Library • T he YWCA parking lot at the southwest corner of Dayton and Western.
must cover all surfaces and care must be taken when CVA Library
cutting materials on table tops. Students must supply
• In the basement bathroom area.
their own paint rags or paper toweling for cleaning brushes, wiping up spilled paint, etc.
Grotto Studios • T he south side of Selby Avenue at the corner of Selby and Avon (near the liquor store on the
Grotto Studios
• In an inner room away from windows.
and return of photographic equipment and shop tools.
corner). Blair Arcade Blair Arcade
• In an inner room away from windows.
• On the sidewalk extending west from the Selby and Western intersection.
Summit Building • In the basement.
Summit Building • On the sidewalk extending west from Summit.
Western Building • In the basement.
Western Building • On the sidewalk in front of the CVA Library. In inclement weather individuals should congregate inside the CVA Library.
Students working with pastels, paints, or sprays
Individuals should remain in the shelter area until the CVA administration has announced that “all is clear”.
Students are held responsible for the proper use
Building & Access ¬ 89
PAR KIN G
CVA Library
The college has parking lots only by the Western
There are approximately 12 off-street parking spaces
Building and CVA Library. There is no reserved
available by the CVA Library, including a handicapped
parking at the college. Street parking is permitted,
space that requires a handicap sticker or license plate.
with posted restrictions, by all buildings. Students,
Additional parking can be found on Dayton Avenue.
faculty, and staff should have a CVA parking permit,
No overnight parking is allowed in the CVA lot.
available from the Registrar’s Office, displayed on their vehicle.
The Saint Paul Police enforce parking and traffic
laws in the neighborhood. These laws include no parking within 30 feet of a stop sign, 20 feet from other intersections, 10 feet from a hydrant and 5
Grotto Studios Parking is available on Selby Avenue or on side streets.
Blair Arcade
feet from driveways. U-turns cannot be made within
Parking is available on Selby and Western avenues
1,000 feet of a moving vehicle and they must be made
and in the CVA parking lots by the Western Building
in a safe manner.
and CVA Library. Students and faculty are not permitted to use the parking lot at the west end of
Summit Building Parking is available on Summit Avenue or other side streets. Parking in the driveway is prohibited. Students may briefly park in the driveway to load/ unload large or heavy objects, only after checking in with the receptionist.
Western Building There are approximately 25 off-street parking spaces available in the CVA parking lot by the Western Building. Additional parking can be found on side streets. No overnight parking is allowed in the CVA lot.
the Blair building except during times that they are patronizing a business located in the building, such as Fern’s or Common Good Books.
Disclaimer ÂŹ 90
All information contained in this catalog is subject to change at any time. It is intended to serve only as a general source of information about the College of Visual Arts and is in no way intended to state contractual terms. Accordingly, the college reserves the right to make any alterations, subtractions, and additions it judges to be necessary, or appropriate, from time to time.
Index ¬ 91
A Academic Advising ¬ 61 Academic Calendar ¬ 3 Academic Dismissal ¬ 67 Academic Grievance Policy ¬ 65 Academic Honor Code ¬ 63
Application Process ¬ 9
Classification of Students ¬ 69
Dismissal, Academic ¬ 67
Art in New York City ¬ 60
College Identification Card Policy ¬ 75
Dismissal and Probation ¬ 67
Art in Paris ¬ 42, 54, 60 Attendance Policy ¬ 64 Auditing Courses ¬ 15, 26 Average Class Size ¬ 69 Awards, Financial ¬ 20
Academic Leaders ¬ 79 Academic Probation ¬ 67
College Work-Study ¬ 20 Common Time at CVA ¬ 63
Computer, Digital Tutor ¬ 61 Conditional Acceptance, Admission ¬ 10
B
Academic Standings ¬ 66
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees ¬ 29
Academic Suspension ¬ 67
Ban on Firearms ¬ 72
Academic Warning ¬ 67
Board of Trustees ¬ 79
Counseling and Referral Services ¬ 25
Acceptance Notification ¬ 10
Buildings and Access ¬ 86
Course Descriptions ¬ 37
Confidentiality of Student Records ¬ 72 Cost of Attendance, Estimated ¬ 19
Credit Load ¬ 68
C
Credit Load, International Students ¬ 12, 68
Calendar, Academic ¬ 3
Credit Transfer ¬ 65
Adding/Dropping Classes ¬ 68
Campus Location ¬ 6, 86
Administration ¬ 78
Campus Activities ¬ 25
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 ¬ 72
Admission on Conditional Acceptance ¬ 10
Campus Officers ¬ 79
Accreditation ¬ 6 Activities, Student Life Sponsored ¬ 25
Admissions Information ¬ 10 Adult Education ¬ 77 Advising, Academic ¬ 61 Alumni Benefits ¬ 27 Application Form and Fee ¬ 9
Campus Security Act of 1990 ¬ 72 Campus Visit, Workshops and Tours ¬ 10 Career Center ¬ 60 Change of Program ¬ 63 Class Size ¬ 69
Drawing Concentration ¬ 31 Dropping/Adding Classes ¬ 68
Community Outreach ¬ 76
Academic Information ¬ 28, 59
Accidents and Illnesses ¬ 74
Drawing Courses ¬ 31, 46
D Deposit, Tuition ¬ 10 Digital Tutorials ¬ 61 Disability Policy ¬ 72 Disability Services ¬ 26, 72 Disclaimer ¬ 90
E Eligibility Requirements, Financial Aid ¬ 18 Email ¬ 26 Emergency College Closings ¬ 75, 87 Enrichment ¬ 59 Enrollment Options ¬ 10 Equipment and Materials, Safety ¬ 74 Evacuation Procedures ¬ 88 Exhibition and Publication of Work ¬ 72 Expenses ¬ 19
F Facilities ¬ 69 Faculty ¬ 80 Fashion Design Courses ¬ 36, 54 Fashion Concentration Program ¬ 35
Index ¬ 92
Fashion Design in Paris ¬ 35, 54
Grading Criteria ¬ 65
Institutional Policies ¬ 71
Federal Funds Return Policy ¬ 15
Graduation Requirements ¬ 62
Instructional Policies ¬ 63
Fee, Application ¬ 9
Graduation with Honors ¬ 62
Insurance, Health ¬ 73
FERPA and Confidentiality of Student Records ¬ 72
Grants ¬ 20
Interdisciplinary Art & Design Studies (IADS) Courses ¬ 36, 54
Financial Aid, How to Apply ¬ 21 Financial Aid Information ¬ 19 Financial Aid Programs ¬ 20 Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy ¬ 21
Graphic Design Courses ¬ 33, 50 Graphic Design Major ¬ 33
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies (IADS) Major ¬ 35
Grievance Procedures, Academic ¬ 73
Interdisciplinary Courses 45 International Students ¬ 11
Fine Arts Courses ¬ 31, 46
H
Internships ¬ 60
Fine Arts Major ¬ 30
Health Insurance ¬ 73
First Year Foundation Courses ¬ 30, 37
High School Students (PSEO) ¬ 12, 77
K
First Year Foundation Program ¬ 29
Higher Learning Commission ¬ 6
Foundation Requirements, Completion of ¬ 62 Foundation Year, Spring/Summer ¬ 11 Full Time Students ¬ 10
G Gallery ¬ 69 German Exchange Program ¬ 60 Good Academic Standing ¬ 66 Grade Change Policy ¬ 66 Grades ¬ 65
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst (HAWK) ¬ 60 Honor Code, Academic ¬ 63
Key Fob ¬ 26
L Late Fee ¬ 15
Housing ¬ 26
Leave of Absence ¬ 68 Level Reviews ¬ 62
Illustration Courses ¬ 35, 52 Illustration Major ¬ 34 Immunization Law ¬ 73 Incompletes ¬ 66
Mailboxes ¬ 26 Maintenance of Work Areas ¬ 88 Mid-term Evaluation ¬ 68 Military Service ¬ 73 Minnesota Office of Higher Education Disclosure ¬ 6
N Need-Based Gift Aid ¬ 20
Honors Program ¬ 59
Identification Card Policy ¬ 75
M
Mission ¬ 5
Learning Resource & Writing Center ¬ 61
I
Loans ¬ 21
Liberal Arts Courses ¬ 38 Liberal Arts Program ¬ 30 Liberal Arts Tutor ¬ 61 Library Services ¬ 69 Locations and Contacts ¬ 87 Lockers ¬ 26
New York City, Art in ¬ 60 No Smoking Policy ¬ 74 Noise Control ¬ 74 Non-Degree Students ¬ 11 Non-Discrimination Policy ¬ 74
O Off-Campus Studies ¬ 60 Office for Student Life ¬ 25
Index ¬ 93
P
Probation and Dismissal ¬ 67
Student Conduct Code ¬ 75
Tuition Payment Policy ¬ 15
PSEO (Postsecondary Enrollment
Student Council ¬ 25
Tuition Refund Policy ¬ 15
Painting Courses ¬ 31, 46
Options) ¬ 12, 13
Student Life ¬ 25
Painting Concentration ¬ 31 Paris, Art in ¬ 35, 40, 60 Paris, Fashion Design in ¬ 35, 54, 60 Parking ¬ 89 Parsons Paris (IADS) Courses ¬ 36, 54 Parsons Paris (IADS) Program ¬ 35 Part-Time Students ¬ 10 Peer Mentoring Program ¬ 25 Photography Courses ¬ 37, 57 Photography Labs ¬ 69 Photography Major ¬ 36 Portfolio Review ¬ 9 Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) ¬ 12
R
Summer Degree Courses ¬ 61 Support Services ¬ 25
S Safety on Campus ¬ 74
Suspension, Academic ¬ 67
Satisfactory Progress ¬ 66
T
Scholarships ¬ 20
Technology Services ¬ 69
Sculpture Courses ¬ 33, 48
Test Scores ¬ 9
Sculpture Concentration ¬ 33
Tornado Warning Procedures ¬ 75, 87, 88
Sculpture Studio ¬ 70 Second Degree Students ¬ 11 Security on Campus ¬ 74
President, Message from the ¬ 6 President’s List ¬ 66
Severe Weather Procedures ¬ 88
Printmaking Courses ¬ 32, 47
Services for Students with Disabilities ¬ 26, 72
Probation, Academic ¬ 67
Visit, Campus ¬ 10
Requirements for Graduation ¬ 62
Senior Thesis ¬ 62
Privacy Rights of Students ¬ 72
Student Right-To-Know ¬ 75 Summer Classes, Pre-College ¬ 77
Self-Help Aid ¬ 20
Printmaking Shop ¬ 70
V
Readmission Policy ¬ 68
Pre-College Summer Classes ¬ 77
Printmaking Concentration ¬ 32
Student Life Sponsored Activities ¬ 25
Spring/Summer Foundation Year ¬ 11 Staff ¬ 84 Statement of Interest ¬ 9
Tours, Campus ¬ 10 Transfer of Credit for International Students ¬ 12 Transfer Students ¬ 11 Transcripts, for Application ¬ 9 Transcripts, Student Requesting ¬ 69 Trustees ¬ 79 Tuition and Fees ¬ 15 Tuition Deposit ¬ 10 Tuition Information ¬ 15
W Warning, Academic ¬ 67 Weather, Severe ¬ 75, 87, 88 Withdrawal from the College ¬ 15, 68 Withdrawing from a Class ¬ 68 Workshops, Campus ¬ 10 Work-Study Programs ¬ 19
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